Maine Senate Race: Troy Jackson has less than 100 days to beat Susan Collins after Democrats replaced Graham Platner, and the campaign is now being dragged through fresh scrutiny over claims Jackson fathered two children with his second cousin—legal in Maine but politically explosive as Democrats try to keep momentum. Immigration & ICE: Maine lawmakers and faith leaders are pressing for accountability after an ICE agent killing in Maine, while separate reporting highlights ICE’s new dress code and the broader pushback against federal immigration enforcement. Health Care Fight: Maine’s political world is also tied to a national legal battle over Affordable Care Act protections, as attorneys general challenge Trump administration rules that could steer people into costlier plans. Education Department: A bipartisan Senate push aims to stop parts of the Trump Education Department reorganization, with Susan Collins backing the effort to keep special education functions in place. Rural Air Service: JetBlue will keep Essential Air Service to Presque Isle for two more years, a win for northern Maine’s connectivity. Democratic Caucus Funding: Maine progressives are using private money to hire a staffer through a 501(c)(3), keeping donors anonymous amid ongoing party tensions.