Slotkin faces GOP backlash after suggesting probes could deter young people from joining the Trump administrationBy Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin is drawing criticism from a Republican lawmaker and other conservatives after suggesting congressional investigations could deter recent graduates from joining the Trump administration. The controversy stemmed from Slotkin’s remarks at a University of Chicago event last week, when she was asked how…ABC17News.com1d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentElissa Slotkincongressional oversight debate
A key Republican defends Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola after reports of abusive behaviorBy Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan criticized his Democratic opponent Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman, over allegations of abusive behavior toward members of her staff, which he described as “very disturbing.” But Sullivan’s Republican colleague, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, offered a notable defense of Peltola. The New York Times on…ABC17News.com26d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentDan SullivanLisa Murkowskialaska senate campaign
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will face GOP former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race, CNN projectsBy David Wright, Katie Doran, Izzy Lippolis, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas will face Republican former Sen. John E. Sununu in the race for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. The battle for retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s seat could prove critical to her party’s hopes of flipping the chamberABC17News.com1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJeanne ShaheenChris Pappasnew hampshire primary results
