Gov. Janet Mills and first-time candidate Graham Platner will face off in a hotly contested Democratic Senate primary in Maine.

The Senate passed a $2.3 billion spending package Thursday that pumps money into MassHealth, financial aid at public colleges and universities and free school meals, while holding the

Rep. Jasmine Crockett considers Texas Senate run after polling shows strong primary performance. Democrat weighs expanding electorate strategy amid redistricting battle.

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) suggested Wednesday she’s considering a run for Senate following a GOP-led redraw of the state’s congressional districts. If courts bless the new district maps, Crockett said, she’ll have to decide whether to run in a new district, since her Dallas-based district will cease to exist.

A Jewish civil rights group said the tattoo resembled a Nazi symbol. “I have legitimately dedicated much of my life to antifascism,” Democrat Graham Platner said.

The Russian Foreign Ministry accused U.S. senators of undermining the work of Moscow and Washington on the reunification of Ukrainian children with their families, an effort spearheaded by first lady Melania Trump.

The second-longest government shutdown enters its 24th day with Congress out of session and the funding lapse heading toward next week.

A state Senate race may test whether Republicans will again be dragged down by Trump's unpopularity or whether Democrats see backlash for raising taxes.