United States Senate3 hrs agoBlanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.3 hrs ago5 hrs agoWatch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with TrumpThe BBC's Tom Bateman was at the hearing, as Todd Blanche made his case to be permanently appointed to lead the US Justice Department.5 hrs ago1 day agoWatch: Moment Darline Graham is sworn in to senate seatThe sister of late US Senator Lindsey Graham will serve as his temporary replacement after the South Carolina lawmaker died from an aortic tear.1 day ago6 days agoWith Graham Platner's exit from Senate race looming, Democrats line up to replace him Democrats in Maine are already competing to get their name on the ballot and take on incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.6 days ago7 days agoDemocrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegationThe decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".7 days ago7 days agoPlatner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopesAlong with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.7 days ago8 Jul 2026Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegationGraham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward".8 Jul 202624 Jun 2026Why Trump is so annoyed by Republican discord on Iran warThe BBC's Gary O'Donoghue explains why the war powers vote shows the president's grip on his party slipping.24 Jun 20269 Jun 2026'There is no one else' - Platner voters on backing the controversial DemocratThe BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.9 Jun 2026...
