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How Graham Platner's campaign unraveled: From Reddit posts to rape allegation

From a Nazi tattoo to a sexting scandal, Graham Platner's Maine Senate campaign faced mounting controversies before a rape allegation shook his allies.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 2:45 pm

Former Democratic mayor of state capital city pleads guilty for role in six-figure real estate bribery scheme

Former Jackson Mississippi mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba accepted $50,000 in campaign contributions from undercover FBI agents posing as developers.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 2:36 pm

Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz days after Trump gave Tehran 'a week off' for Khamenei funeral

Iran struck commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz days after President Donald Trump said he gave Tehran "a week off" during Khamenei's funeral ceremonies.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 2:24 pm

Progressive Dems' full-throated Platner endorsements come back to haunt them after rape allegations

Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and "Pod Save America" hosts face scrutiny as their endorsements of Graham Platner resurface amid rape allegations.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 12:15 pm

Kingmaker Mamdani calls on Platner to 'drop out of the race' after rape allegation

Zohran Mamdani says Graham Platner should drop out of the Maine Senate race, joining a growing list of Democrats distancing from his campaign.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 12:00 pm

Trump taunts Meloni with fresh photo salvo as NATO summit puts allies face-to-face

Trump posted a photo of Giorgia Meloni with the caption "restraining order needed" days before the two leaders face each other at the NATO summit.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 11:01 am

Trump could hand prized stealth jets to NATO ally once seen as alliance headache

Trump said he plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and signaled openness to selling F-35 fighter jets despite concerns over Ankara's Russian S-400 system.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 10:46 am

Sanders breaks silence on Platner, calls on scandal-plagued progressive to 'step aside'

Bernie Sanders withdrew support for Graham Platner after a rape allegation rocked the Maine Senate race.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 9:57 am

Top Democratic Senate hopefuls turn on Platner after bombshell rape allegation

Graham Platner faces rape allegation as James Talarico, Abdul El-Sayed and other Democratic Senate candidates demand he withdraw from the Maine race.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 9:41 am

Graham Platner's chances of dropping out skyrocket to 94% after party revolt: Kalshi

Prediction market Kalshi shows 94% probability that Graham Platner will drop out of the Maine Senate race as rape allegation rocks his campaign.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 9:36 am

Extremist streamer sparks outrage after declaring NYC an ‘Islamic Republic’

Sneako declared Islam would take over New York City while livestreaming on Kick, prompting Elon Musk and Alex Jones to call for his deportation.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 6:30 am

Dem senator accused of being 'nowhere to be found' on crucial issue impacting kids in swing state

Georgia’s top child welfare official accused Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., of overstating his role in foster care reforms while turning vulnerable children into a campaign talking point.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 6:00 am

Legal war on Trump’s agenda gains firepower as federal lawyers defect to Democrats

Over 10,000 federal attorneys have left government since 2025, with over 100 identified as joining Democratic attorneys general offices fighting Trump.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 6:00 am

Four months to midterms: 12 races that will determine the Senate majority

From North Carolina to Nebraska, a dozen competitive Senate seats could flip the balance of power in this year's high-stakes midterm elections.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 6:00 am

Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid

Graham Platner is facing calls to suspend his Maine Senate campaign amid endorsement withdrawals from Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and dozens of Democrats.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 5:00 am

WATCH: Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader

An activist who volunteered for Elizabeth Warren and helped organize youth support for Ed Markey appeared in an Iranian state media praising Ayatollah Khamenei as the "greatest" leader of her life.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 5:00 am

Trump arrives at NATO summit as Iran rift looms above alliance talks

Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, frustrated with allies who denied military bases and overflight rights during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

Posted on 7 July 2026 | 5:00 am

Top Platner ally turns on him after bombshell rape allegation rocks campaign: 'Red line'

Rep. Ro Khanna withdrew his endorsement and called on Graham Platner to drop out after a rape allegation surfaced against the Maine candidate.

Posted on 6 July 2026 | 6:49 pm

Report warns Russia using shadow fleet to probe NATO drone defenses

A new IISS report links Russia's shadow fleet vessels to 144 suspected drone incursions over NATO military bases and nuclear sites across Europe.

Posted on 6 July 2026 | 6:17 pm

Blue city gang bangers slapped with multiple charges after massive sex trafficking crackdown

DHS executed 20 federal warrants and arrested 10 Hoover Criminals Gang members in Los Angeles, identifying 51 sex trafficking victims as young as 14.

Posted on 6 July 2026 | 4:46 pm

China launches rare submarine ballistic missile as Pacific allies strengthen defense ties before NATO summit

China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific Ocean drew sharp rebukes from Australia and Japan ahead of NATO's Ankara summit.

Posted on 6 July 2026 | 4:35 pm

Explosive sexual assault allegation rocks Platner campaign ahead of key deadline in crucial Senate race

Rumors are swirling on social media about the future of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after several campaign events were canceled and a Politico report accused him of sexual assault ahead of a key deadline in the race.

Posted on 6 July 2026 | 3:26 pm

Pence commends Trump for winning freedom of Beijing's Zion Church pastor Ezra Jin from Chinese detention

Mike Pence commended President Donald Trump for pressing Xi Jinping on pastor Ezra Jin's detention in Beijing, calling on China to also free Jimmy Lai.

Posted on 6 July 2026 | 3:16 pm

Socialist Mayor Katie Wilson silent amid protests over ‘human dumping ground’ ahead of US World Cup match

CID businesses report a major decline in foot traffic during the FIFA World Cup as residents protest Mayor Katie Wilson over crime and drug dealing.

Posted on 6 July 2026 | 2:54 pm

ICE renews hunt for El Chapo's last two fugitive sons with massive reward

ICE posted a new wanted poster offering $10 million for Ivan Archivaldo and Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar, declaring them "armed and dangerous."

Posted on 6 July 2026 | 1:14 pm