In the news now for clashes over funding and healthcare politics. Brian Schatz, Hawaii senator since 2012, former state rep, progressive Dem.
As of April 28, 2026, FCC Chair Brendan Carr has issued warnings to US broadcasters that they must "correct course" on coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran or risk losing their licenses. This follows President Trump's accusations on Truth Social that Western media outlets are spreading AI-generated falsehoods about the conflict. Critics have condemned Carr's threats as a risk to press freedom during a deeply unpopular war.
Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic Senate primary after a controversial campaign, with several lawmakers declining to endorse and concerns about his past continuing to surface as the race shifts toward the general election against Susan Collins.