After Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Maine Senate race, where do Democrats have the best chances to flip Senate seats? The Hill's Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ's Geoffrey Skelley rank North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio, Alaska, Maine, and Texas as the party looks to steady itself to retake the upper chamber from Republicans. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/data-nerds/5960670-maine-senate-race-shakeup-platner-exit-live-discussion/ #grahamplatner #platner #senate #democrats #dems #midterms #elections2026 #maine #northcarolina #texas #iowa #ohio #alaska #republicans #gop #datanerds
Conservative Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake is under investigation for allegedly lobbying the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner during an inquiry into Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage.
Conservative Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake is under investigation for allegedly lobbying the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner during an inquiry into Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Kevin Hollinrake, Chairman of Britain’s formerly governing Conservative Party, is being formally investigated by Parliament’s Standards Commissioner for allegedly lobbying the Commissioner regarding decisions in an investigation into Nigel Farage . DETAIL: The inquiry into Hollinrake was initiated on June 11, 2026, under Rule 14 of the MPs’ Code of Conduct. Unlike the paperwork-related allegations against Farage’s financial filings, Hollinrake’s case involves accusations of attempting to influence the Standards…Open
BUENOS AIRES — American politician Graham Platner suspended his race for the U.S. Senate this week amid allegations of sexual assault and Nazism, and reportedly fled to Argentina.
