Politics

Embattled Rep. Max Miller Vows to Continue Re-Election Bid Amid Abuse Allegations and Calls to Step Aside

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Embattled Rep. Max Miller Vows to Continue Re-Election Bid Amid Abuse Allegations and Calls to Step Aside

Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) has refused to abandon his reelection campaign even as President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed doubts about his ability to survive the growing allegations against him. CBS News reported the president called Miller on Monday to raise concerns about his campaign following accusations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and …

Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination Clears Key Senate Hurdle But May Still Be Short Votes for Confirmation

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Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination Clears Key Senate Hurdle But May Still Be Short Votes for Confirmation

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination Tuesday, clearing the way for a confirmation vote before the full Senate. As reported on Wednesday’s AM Update, the committee voted 12 to 10 along party lines after outgoing Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis forced party leaders to …

Senate Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Delayed as Key Republicans Withhold Support

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Senate Vote on Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Delayed as Key Republicans Withhold Support

President Trump is threatening to sidestep two Republican holdouts blocking his pick for attorney general. Acting Attorney General – and Trump’s one-time personal attorney – Todd Blanche’s nomination is stalled in Senate the two weeks after he faced a largely contentious confirmation hearing before the Judiciary Committee. The Hangup As reported on Friday’s AM Update, …

Maine Dems Select Troy Jackson to Replace Graham Platner as His Abortion ‘Evolution’ Comes Under Fire

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Maine Dems Select Troy Jackson to Replace Graham Platner as His Abortion ‘Evolution’ Comes Under Fire

It’s official! Maine Democrats selected former State Senate President Troy Jackson as their new candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Senator Susan Collins in November at a hastily organized party convention in Bangor on Saturday. Jackson’s Campaign As reported on Monday’s AM Update, the long-time state lawmaker and fifth-generation logger secured the nomination by a vote …

Secret Service Removes Agent Accused of Leaking Vice President J.D. Vance’s Travel Details to Media

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Secret Service Removes Agent Accused of Leaking Vice President J.D. Vance’s Travel Details to Media

A Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President J.D. Vance’s protective detail has been placed on administrative leave reportedly over allegations the agent leaked sensitive information about Vance’s movements to the press. The Suspected Leak As reported on Friday’s AM Update, the Secret Service confirmed Thursday that a member of its Vice Presidential Protective Division …