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US President Donald J. Trump makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 18, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
LASHING OUT

Failed MAGA Candidate Immediately Stabs Trump in the Back

The GOP Maine gubernatorial candidate loved to compare himself to Trump. Until he lost.

Ewan Palmer

Susan Collins
MAINE CHANCE

Must-Win Republican Finally Falls in Blue State Payback

Her blue state was seen as one of Democrats’ biggest opportunities to flip a Senate seat.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Susan Collins has been the victim of multiple vandalism attacks this year.
‘BLOOD ON HER HANDS’

Republican Senator’s Office Vandalized on Eve of Election

Vandals spray-painted an ugly message outside Sen. Susan Collins’ office.

Lauren Hartley

CNN
CALLING HIS SHOT

CNN Data Guru Makes Bold Prediction in Must-Win MAGA Race

Harry Enten says he knows which candidate he would rather be in the Maine Senate race less than a week from Election Day.

Julia Ornedo

Cornwallis Side Scan.
WHAT LURKS BENEATH

Divers Solve Chilling Nazi Shipwreck Mystery After 80 Years

The SS Cornwallis was sunk after being targeted by a German submarine.

Ewan Palmer

Collins
BLEW IT

Must-Win Republican’s Ad Gets Brutal Verdict From Ex-Aide

The embattled senator’s former staffer said a poorly judged ad means “the race is over.”

Will Neal

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nate silver
VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE

Nate Silver Calls BS on Eye-Popping Poll in Key Senate Race

The statistician scrutinized a new poll suggesting Democrats could underperform on Election Day.

Erkki Forster

US President Donald Trump gestures during a rally at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena ahead of the midterm elections, in Fort Myers, Florida, US, October 23, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
SWALLOWING HIS PRIDE

Trump Launches Desperate Move to Snatch Must-Win Seat

The president is making an embarrassing retreat to salvage a must-win race.

Erkki Forster

Sen. Susan Collins spars with Democratic challenger Troy Jackson in Maine.
‘30 YEARS FOR WHAT?’

Desperate Must-Win Republican’s Debate Derailed by Protester

A protester interrupted Susan Collins during her fourth and final debate.

William Vaillancourt

Susan Collins.
WAR GAMES

Desperate Must-Win Republican Throws Trump Under the Bus

Susan Collins slammed one of the president’s favorite topics.

Cameron Adams

Collins
‘RIDICULOUS’

MAGA Goons Launch Attack Ad Campaign 3,100 Miles From Target

A costly campaign blunder has left Republican operatives furious as Sen. Susan Collins fights to hold on to her seat.

Annabella Rosciglione

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