Platner Suspends Senate Bid in Maine After Rape Accusation
Mr. Platner’s withdrawal, which comes after a woman accused him of rape, creates deep uncertainty in a race that both parties see as crucial to their hopes of winning the Senate.
‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign
Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.
Graham Platner Suspended His Senate Campaign. Here’s What’s Next for Democrats.
The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.The Maine Democratic Party has less than three weeks to find a replacement to challenge Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.
Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.Democratic allies of Graham Platner called for him to end his campaign for Senate after a woman accused him of rape.
Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand, Analysts say
Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.Mourners gather on the streets, holding posters of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the war, and his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, during the funeral procession in Tehran this week.
Oil Prices Hold Gains After U.S. and Iran Trade Another Round of Strikes
Choppy trading in stocks and bonds also reflected anxiety among investors about the war’s effects on inflation and growth.
How U.S. Satellite Imagery Restrictions Are Changing How We Report on Iran
U.S. satellite image limitations have hampered journalists covering the Iran war. But other sources are offering workarounds, making it harder for militaries to conceal their actions.
Inspector of Buckling Building Cited for Missing Problems at Other Sites
A New York Times review of city records shows that the firm, Domani Inspection Services, was repeatedly accused of breaking New York City rules.An ambitious building project at 235 East 42nd Street in Manhattan was evacuated suddenly after workers noticed columns beginning to buckle.
Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey
The Secret Service is said to have asked that the president not use the Qatari-donated jet when he left Ankara. The swap deepens questions about the retrofitting of the new plane.The older jet used as Air Force One as it was prepared for departure from Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday.
After Insulting Allies at NATO Summit, Trump Says They Love Him
The meeting in Turkey featured President Trump at his most mercurial, veering from scorn to praise for European countries, including some whose patience with mollifying him has worn thin.President Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday.
License to Make Patriot Missiles Could Help Ukraine Defend Against Russia
With Patriot interceptors in short supply, President Trump’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build them is a boon to Kyiv as it fights off Russian missile attacks. But it is just the start.A Patriot air defense system in Ukraine, in 2024. President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned for weeks th
Which Country Has the Best-Dressed World Cup Fans?
At World Cup matches featuring teams from five continents, our photographer captured fans, flags, fringe, face paint and at least one horned helmet.
Judge Orders $5 Million Trump Judgment Be Released to E. Jean Carroll
Ms. Carroll had asked a federal judge to order the president to pay the judgment after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her.A Manhattan jury awarded the multimillion-dollar judgment to the writer E. Jean Carroll in May 2023.
2026 Emmy Nominations: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Lead the Pack
The HBO Max medical series earned 25 nominations in the drama category. And in comedy, the final season of “Hacks” set a record with 24 nominations.
Emmys Snubs and Surprises 2026: Jon Hamm, Ariana Madix and More
Other unexpected results include nods for Chase Infiniti and the “Love Island USA” host Ariana Madix and a snub for “The Amazing Race.”“Your Friends & Neighbors,” the Apple TV suburban satire, was a surprise nominee for best drama, but the star, Jon Hamm, was snubbed.
Vance, in Wisconsin, Highlights Twin Fights, Against Fraud and Democrats
The vice president called Democrats “a party that is fighting for fraud,” even as he highlighted the case of a woman who was first indicted under the Biden administration.“This is not about better or worse policy,” Vice President JD Vance told a crowd in Milwaukee. “This is about who is supporting f
As Progressives Rack Up Wins, Hakeem Jeffries Shrugs Off Possible Challenges
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said he didn’t consider the recent wave of anti-establishment victories “an overall critique of the party.”
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Demands Health Update on Mitch McConnell
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Speculation about his health has spread in recent days.Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, middle, at a news conference in Lexington last month.
Family of Man Fatally Shot by ICE Agent Calls for Independent Inquiry
The man killed, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was mourned by his sons as a father, husband and business owner. Details of the encounter remain unclear.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family members gathered for news conference in Houston after he was fatally shot by federal agents.
Trump Says He’ll Ask Supreme Court to Rehear Citizenship Case, an Unlikely Event
The last time the justices granted a rehearing request after a case decision was in 1965. The court has only once reversed itself after rehearing a case.President Trump speaking at the White House on Monday.
As More Remains Are Found in Rubble From Venezuela Earthquakes, Horror Becomes Routine
Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.A priest and nuns blessing the rubble of a collapsed building in Catia La Mar on Tuesday.
Conor McGregor Is Said to Have Continued Use of Banned Drugs After Injury Healed
Conor McGregor, who will make his return to fighting this weekend, took human growth hormone and anabolic steroids after recovering from a broken leg, people with knowledge of the matter said.Conor McGregor in Washington last year. He is scheduled to return to fight on Saturday for the first time si
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The Democrats Can’t Go On Like This
The trouble in Maine goes beyond a single candidate.