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Platner formally suspended his campaign following sexual assault accusations, prompting the Maine Democratic Party to seek a replacement candidate.
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Democratic nominee Graham Platner ends his campaign amid multiple scandals, prompting Maine Democrats to select a new candidate before the July 27 deadline.
Guardian US | Jul 11, 2026, 2:18 AM
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Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth opposes Nirav Shah’s run for Maine Senate, citing his handling of a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at an Illinois veterans home that killed 13 people.
Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 1:57 AM
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The hospitalization of 84-year-old Sen. Mitch McConnell underscores the advanced age of U.S. senators and raises questions about the impact of an aging Congress on governance.
Reason | Jul 11, 2026, 1:19 AM
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New Gallup polling reveals a 25-year low in American pride, with political independents showing the steepest decline amid growing distrust in federal government institutions.
Reason | Jul 10, 2026, 10:34 PM
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Nathan Johnson, Democratic candidate for Texas attorney general, calls for scrutiny of state grants awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, alleging the deal raises concerns about fairness and public trust.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 8:05 PM
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President Donald Trump declines to sign bipartisan housing legislation in protest over the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act voting bill, though the housing bill will become law without his signature.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 6:06 PM
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President Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan housing bill, citing Congress's failure to pass his voter ID legislation, but the bill will become law without his signature.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 3:55 PM
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Democratic groups withdrew over $6.2 million in ad reservations in Maine shortly before sexual assault allegations emerged against candidate Graham Platner.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 3:31 PM
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US President Donald Trump declines to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill, calling it “a big yawn,” and protests the Senate's inability to pass his election reform legislation, the Save America Act.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 2:25 PM
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Senator Adam Schiff questions the Justice Department’s decision to halt felony charges against Abbott Laboratories over Cronobacter contamination linked to infant formula.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 12:17 PM
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Graham Platner ends his Senate bid following sexual assault allegations, delivering a contentious farewell video blaming establishment Democrats and media forces.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 11:24 AM
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Following a collapse in poll numbers due to serious allegations, Graham Platner exits the race, allowing Democrats to seek a new candidate by July 27.
Reason | Jul 10, 2026, 9:30 AM
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Unions at Port Hedland in Western Australia plan a brief walkout that may disrupt BHP’s iron ore shipments to Asia.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 10, 2026, 9:20 AM
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The move to disband the Election Assistance Commission has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and election officials, who warn it threatens election integrity ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
Guardian US | Jul 10, 2026, 4:17 AM
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A new lawsuit challenges New York State's failure to update shelter allowances, arguing it violates the state constitution’s mandate to aid impoverished residents.
ProPublica | Jul 10, 2026, 1:46 AM
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Following sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner, Maine Democrats are rapidly positioning candidates to replace him as their Senate nominee against GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 11:15 PM
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Mohammad al-Waheidi, a senior Palestinian member of Egypt's main aid organization in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli air strike while helping bring World Cup joy to war-torn Gaza.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 10:38 PM
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Following Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Maine US Senate race amid sexual assault allegations, progressive groups and lawmakers are rallying behind new candidates while centrist Democrats urge caution.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 10:28 PM
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Facing multiple allegations and loss of key endorsements, Platner will file paperwork to exit the race by the July 13 deadline, allowing Maine Democrats to select a new nominee.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 9:43 PM
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Bellows enters the race to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine after Platner suspended his campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 9:08 PM
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Following allegations of sexual assault, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign, leaving Democrats scrambling for a replacement ahead of the general election.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 8:07 PM
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Democrat Graham Platner has withdrawn from the U.S. Senate race, while Ben Crump steps in to investigate the July Fourth weekend death of Nolan Wells.
NPR News | Jul 9, 2026, 4:58 PM
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Following her loss in the Texas Democratic Senate primary, Rep. Jasmine Crockett labeled the race as racist and plans to support Black candidates down ballot instead of campaigning with nominee James Talarico.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 4:21 PM