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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 …

7/27 AM Update: Berlin Islamic Terror Suspect Killed, Troy Jackson’s Abortion Shift, Trump Does WHCD

7/27 AM Update: Berlin Islamic Terror Suspect Killed, Troy Jackson’s Abortion Shift, Trump Does WHCD

AM Update for 7/27/26: A known Islamist accused of killing one person and injuring 29 others near Berlin’s Pride celebration in a terror attack is shot dead by police after a nearly 24-hour manhunt. Maine Democrats replace Graham Platner with former State Senate President Troy Jackson, whose shifting abortion record is already becoming a major …

Ep. 1366 Damaged Dem Brand, and Sophie Cunningham Speaks Truth While Caitlin Clark Smeared

Ep. 1366 Damaged Dem Brand, and Sophie Cunningham Speaks Truth While Caitlin Clark Smeared

Megyn is joined by Emily Jashinsky, host of MK Media’s After Party, to discuss Democrat Congresswoman Haley Stevens’ shifting Michigan accent throughout her political career, her leaning way into her Midwestern roots, whether the political strategy will help her win her close U.S. Senate primary, the left embracing more radical socialist policies, the growing influence of …

7/23 AM Update: Record ICE Arrests, Epstein Associate Found Dead, Tropical Storm Threatens LA and TX

7/23 AM Update: Record ICE Arrests, Epstein Associate Found Dead, Tropical Storm Threatens LA and TX

AM Update for 7/23/26: President Trump rallies Georgia Republicans, honors a fallen soldier’s family, and urges the Senate to eliminate the filibuster ahead of November’s midterm elections. ICE arrests surge to record levels in June as administration officials credit restored DHS funding and a lower-profile enforcement strategy. French authorities investigate the death of modeling scout …

Ep. 1364 Lingering Sunny Hostin Qs, New Allegations About Maine Dem, Tom Brady’s Thirst for Attention

Ep. 1364 Lingering Sunny Hostin Qs, New Allegations About Maine Dem, Tom Brady’s Thirst for Attention

Megyn is joined by the hosts of Ruthless – Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook – to discuss new reporting on Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson, allegations about his treatment of female colleagues, new accusations of yelling at female politicians, whether Jackson will defeat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, wild comments from Maine Senate candidate “Ashley Webb” …

7/21 AM Update: Maine Dems Pick Platner Replacement, Anti-ICE Attack in NYC, New UK Prime Minister

7/21 AM Update: Maine Dems Pick Platner Replacement, Anti-ICE Attack in NYC, New UK Prime Minister

AM Update for 7/21/26: Former Maine state Senate President Troy Jackson effectively secures the Democrat nomination to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, despite questions surrounding his record – editor-in-chief of The Maine Wire Steve Robinson weighs in. A former Army soldier accused of anti-government extremism allegedly sets a fire and fires a pellet gun outside …

7/17 AM Update: Trump Unveils Election Intel, Blanche Meets Epstein Victims, WH Betting Probe

7/17 AM Update: Trump Unveils Election Intel, Blanche Meets Epstein Victims, WH Betting Probe

AM Update for 7/17/26: President Trump releases newly declassified intelligence he says exposes foreign interference during a primetime address. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meets with alleged Jeffrey Epstein survivors as he works to secure the Republican support needed to advance his nomination. President Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator is accused of using advanced access to …

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Fiery Senate Confirmation Hearing as GOP Support in Question

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Fiery Senate Confirmation Hearing as GOP Support in Question

President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general clashed with Democrat senators Wednesday while also facing potentially decisive questions from a key Republican. As reported on Thursday’s AM Update, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his leadership of the Department of Justice (DOJ) during a largely contentious Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. His nomination now faces …

7/16 AM Update: Blanche’s Fiery Hearing, Trump Reverses ICE Vehicle Rule, Daylight Saving Time Vote

7/16 AM Update: Blanche’s Fiery Hearing, Trump Reverses ICE Vehicle Rule, Daylight Saving Time Vote

AM Update for 7/16/26: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche clashes with Democrat senators during a contentious confirmation hearing as undecided GOP Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) emerges as the pivotal vote on his nomination. President Donald Trump reverses DHS restrictions on ICE vehicle stops less than 24 hours after they were imposed following two fatal enforcement …

Ep. 1360 Joe Biden’s Incoherent Book Launch, Meghan Markle’s Emmy Nom, and Ellen’s True Persona

Ep. 1360 Joe Biden’s Incoherent Book Launch, Meghan Markle’s Emmy Nom, and Ellen’s True Persona

Megyn is joined by Adam Carolla, host of The Adam Carolla Show, to discuss Michigan U.S. Senate hopeful Haley Stevens’ bizarre campaign trail appearance sounding like Chris Farley, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) trying to sound tough while cursing about ICE on social media, the growing role of emotion and political theatrics in today’s discourse, Corey Comperatore’s …