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Senator Joni Ernst plans to retire, creating an open seat in Iowa's Senate race. Her departure, amid declining popularity and internal party disagreements, offers Democrats a significant opportunity to challenge Republicans in a state that Trump won decisively in 2024. The move could impact the balance of the Senate next year.
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Maine's Democratic Senate race features incumbent Susan Collins, 74, facing challenger Janet Mills, 77, and oyster farmer Graham Platner, 41. Mills highlights her confrontation with Trump over transgender rights, while Platner campaigns on generational change. The race underscores debates over age and leadership in the Democratic Party.
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As of November 10, 2025, the US government shutdown, the longest in history at over 40 days, is close to ending after bipartisan talks yielded a short-term funding deal. The impasse, rooted in disputes over healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, has caused widespread disruptions including unpaid federal workers, flight cancellations, and halted food aid for millions.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Maine Senate, is under scrutiny after old online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol resurfaced. He plans to have the tattoo removed and has apologized for past comments, while supporters including Bernie Sanders continue to endorse him ahead of the 2026 primary.
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Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate endorsed by Bernie Sanders, is under scrutiny after revealing a Nazi-like tattoo and old inflammatory social media posts. He plans to remove the tattoo and has apologized for past comments, but the controversy threatens his campaign against incumbent Susan Collins.
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The US Senate has advanced a bipartisan deal to end the 41-day government shutdown, the longest in history. The measure funds the government until January 30, 2026, fully restores food aid, and includes a future vote on Obamacare subsidies. The bill now awaits House approval before President Biden signs it into law.