Could the Republican Senate be in jeopardy?
There's not much of a chance of the Democrats taking control on the Senate in November. It looks favorable for Republicans to add to their majority by three seats or maybe more.
Category Archives: Senator Jeanne Shaheen
Saudis to admit journalist was killed, assert death a result of…
WASHINGTON The Saudi Arabian government is preparing a report that would assert Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a U.S. resident, was killed during an interrogation that went awry, according to CNN and other media outlets. Citing unnamed sources, CNN reported that the Saudis planned to say the operation was conducted "without clearance" from the ruling royal family an effort to shield Saudi's king, Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Hassan On Sweeping Opioid Legislation: ‘This is Just the Beginning’
Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan were in Manchester on Tuesday to discuss a major opioid bill awaiting President Trump's signature. It is being called one of the most significant bipartisan victories this year, and Senators Shaheen and Hassan say it's a big win for states like New Hampshire hit especially hard by the epidemic.
Donald Trump delays FBI document release after objections from Justice Department, U.S. allies
Donald Trump delays FBI document release after objections from Justice Department, U.S. allies President Donald Trump said Justice Department and foreign allies raised concerns about release of FBI documents Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2zmwihM WASHINGTON - Reversing course, President Donald Trump delayed the release of classified FBI documents on Friday after the Justice Department and foreign allies objected amid concerns that their publication may damage the investigation of Russian election interference. The Department of Justice Inspector General "has been asked to review these documents on an expedited basis," Trump tweeted.
12-year-old girl from Honduras reunited with her family in NH
A girl from Honduras has been reunited with her family in New Hampshire after she was separated from them by the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" policy on illegal border crossings. Twelve-year-old Nathalia Guzman travelled from Yoro, Honduras with her aunt Francia Guzman, her uncle, Henrry Cruz-Amaya, and her cousin, Fernando Cruz-Guzman.
Hassan, Shaheen seek nomination delay
Hassan and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, both Democrats from New Hampshire, announced last week that they planned to vote against Kavanaugh, a U.S. Circuit Court judge nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Letter: Betrayed by Hassan
I voted for Sen. Maggie Hassan because I believed she would put the interest of New Hampshire voters in front of party affiliation. Unfortunately, she is doing the opposite.
Making up excuses: Shaheen, Hassan oppose Kavanaugh
Utility companies in New Hampshire are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Florence and preparing for the possibility of sending local crews to the Carolinas to help restore power in the aftermath of... United States senators are under no obligation to give their consent to a President's nominees.
Better late than never: Democrats pick Kelly for NH governor
A former state senator who jumped into the race for governor of New Hampshire more than a year after her Democratic opponent beat him in Tuesday's primary and will face Republican Gov. Chris Sununu in November. Molly Kelly, a former five-term state senator from Harrisville, defeated former Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand.
Inside the Midterm Campaigns’ Fight to Ward Off Cyber Attacks…
A worker at the Department of Homeland Security's National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center in Arlington, Virginia on August 22, 2018. Melting in South Florida's humidity, a young congressional campaign manager let his nerves show.
Bipartisan bill calls for ‘crushing sanctions’ against Russia
While the White House remains reluctant to even criticize Russia publicly, Congress has taken another step toward ratcheting up pressure on Moscow following its efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The latest move came Thursday, when a bipartisan group of senators introduced a new package of potential sanctions on Russia.
Feds: Russia Still Engaged in ‘Information Warfare’
Russia's efforts are not as robust during this election cycle as they were in 2016, but it's still trying 'to hack into and steal information from candidates and government officials alike,' according to the FBI, DHS, and National Intelligence directors. Trump administration officials today - including FBI Director Christopher Wray, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen - warned the American public that Russia continues to target political campaigns and spread misinformation ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump tariffs sting farmers, businesses from sea to shining sea
Here's a round-up of some of the complaints about Donald Trump's tariffs heard on Capitol Hill in recent weeks This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Doug Palmer on politico.com on August 1, 2018.
Father and daughter trying to recreate earlier hike rescued from Mount Washington
A statewide list of police officers with credibility issues includes 171 names, but many of those officers are not likely on the job.
Russians are already targeting Democrats again, and Congress…
The Russian government's efforts to spread disinformation, interfere, and hack US political campaigns did not end with the 2016. While meddling and other nefarious activity have continued into the 2018 election cycle, including an attempted hacking of a Senate campaign, the Republicans tasked with countering the Russians are not doing nearly enough, lawmakers say.
New Homeland Security center to guard against cyberattacks
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen address the Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity Summit, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in New York. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen address the Department of Homeland Security National Cybersecurity Summit, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in New York.
Man accused of using needle in Salem store robbery arrested in Mass.
Mandi Whitaker, 29, who was recognized by the Union Leader as a New Hampshire Hero in May, is facing eviction and possible homelessness.
Endowment for Health awards nearly $1m in grants for NH projects
As vehicles sped by the sharp turn in the road near the wooded area where three young lives were lost and a fourth was critically injured, friends gathered at the Hampton Falls site Monday to seek... Cody Pfeifer wasn't much of a threat at the plate for the Merrimack High School baseball team last spring, but something certainly changed for him ... (more)
Senate Dem: ‘Widespread’ phishing attacks targeting political parties, senators
Cynthia Jeanne Shaheen Sunday shows preview: Giuliani strikes back Corker: Pompeo 'did not endear himself' to senators at testy hearing Markey: We know more about Trump's talks with Cohen than with Putin MORE on Sunday warned of "widespread" phishing attacks against Senate offices and political parties across the country, revealing that her office had already notified authorities of one suspicious experience. "There has been one situation that we have turned over to authorities to look into," Shaheen, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on CBS's "Face the Nation."
US officials speak out as Turkish government places NC pastor under house arrest
After two years of uncertainty in a Turkish prison, Pastor Andrew Brunson, of Black Mountain, NC, is finally being released. Brunson was first imprisoned on terrorism charges after an attempted coup in the summer of 2016 against President Recep ErdoAYan.