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The Justice Department has sued Oregon and Maine for non-compliance with federal laws on voter registration data. The lawsuits highlight ongoing conflicts over state adherence to federal voting laws and transparency requirements, with Oregon and Maine yet to respond. The case underscores tensions over election integrity and state-federal authority, as of September 17, 2025.
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Federal health policies are facing resistance from Republican-led states, with efforts to roll back vaccine mandates in schools and healthcare. The debate is intensifying amid political clashes over vaccine guidance and federal appointments, highlighting divisions over public health authority and scientific integrity.
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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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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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Maine voters rejected a Republican-backed proposal to limit absentee voting and restrict drop boxes, supporting expanded access amid national debates on voting laws. The measure faced opposition from Democrats and advocacy groups, highlighting regional differences in voting policy attitudes.
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Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate candidate, covered a Nazi-like tattoo with a Celtic knot after it was revealed. Despite past social media posts and controversy over the tattoo, he continues his campaign, emphasizing his Marine background and local roots amid scrutiny over his past behavior.