Sen. Collins planning ‘solidarity’ trip to Israel with other members of Congress

Maine's senior senator announced the trip during a conversation with The Washington Post on Thursday, but no details were immediately available.

Republicans warn many Gaza refugees could be headed for the U.S. Here’s why that’s unlikely

Here's a closer look at what's being said and what the realities are.

Jim Jordan says he’s still running for House gavel, but Republican plan for a temporary speaker falls flat

Moderates who have twice rejected Jordan are unwilling to support him now, while the Ohio Republican's hard-right allies are refusing to allow a temporary speaker to gain more power.

Lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s Georgia loss, agrees to cooperate

Powell, who was charged alongside Trump and 17 others with violating the state’s anti-racketeering law, entered the plea just a day before jury selection was set to start in her trial.

National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill

The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.

Trump’s campaign cash overwhelms his Republican rivals. Here are key third-quarter fundraising takeaways

The stark disparity between Donald Trump and the balances held by his rivals speaks to a broader reality in the presidential race: It's Trump's to lose and his rivals have both limited time and limited means to change that.

‘In the Arena’ Ep. 2: Israel, Pine Tree Power and ‘America First’

State ethics director recommends against investigating Senate president’s house purchase

Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has been accused of misstating his primary residence in filings but denies he did anything wrong and says the claims are politically motivated.

At Trump’s New York civil fraud trial he’s asked to be quiet and a woman is arrested

The judge warns Trump and others to keep their voices down after they commented loudly while a witness was testifying.

Jim Jordan fails again to win House speakership as colleagues seek options

Angry, frustrated Republican lawmakers are considering their options, including an extraordinary plan that would give the interim speaker-pro-tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., more power.