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The move paved the way for Democrats to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.
Graham Platner has filed paperwork to withdraw from the Maine Senate race, paving the way for Democrats to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins.
NYTimes – US The move paved the way for Democrats to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.
NYTimes – US The move paved the way for Democrats to choose a new nominee to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a race both parties see as key to the control of the Senate.
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27.
NYTimes – US A bipartisan housing bill has become law in the US despite President Trump's refusal to sign it, as Congress has not approved a separate voter ID bill.
The Interior Department argues D.C.'s height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent, which could change the city if the panel reviewing Trump's proposed arch agrees.
NYTimes – US Palm Beach Airport in Florida renamed for Donald Trump, marking first time a US president has an airport named after them while in office.