Troy Jackson has secured the committed support of roughly two-thirds of Maine's Democratic delegates, positioning him to formally replace Graham Platner as the Senate nominee. Jackson, a progressive endorsed by the DSA, now faces incumbent Republican Susan Collins in a crucial race that could impact Senate control.
Two Trump administration nominees for high-profile health roles, Erica Schwartz for CDC director and Sean Kaufman for ASPR assistant secretary, failed to gain support during Senate health committee hearings. Schwartz was criticized for evasiveness and lack of awareness, while Kaufman faced anger for past anti-vaccine rhetoric and contradictory stances on mRNA research, leading to their effective rejection.
Maine Democrats are urgently seeking a new U.S. Senate candidate after progressive nominee Graham Platner withdrew due to a sexual assault allegation. The party must select a replacement by July 27 for the pivotal race against Sen. Susan Collins.
Democrat Graham Platner suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations, which he denies. His exit speech, criticized as a "pity party" and lacking accountability, blamed "establishment Democrats" and "corporate media" rather than acknowledging his accusers or his own actions.
Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner withdrew from the race following sexual assault allegations. President Trump commented, casting doubt on the claims, shortly before Platner's announcement. Trump himself faces similar accusations.
Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner withdrew from the race after sexual assault allegations. President Trump commented, casting doubt on the claims, shortly before Platner's announcement. Trump himself faces multiple sexual misconduct accusations.
Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has withdrawn his candidacy in Maine following a rape allegation. Platner, a Marine veteran and political newcomer, was set to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. His withdrawal leaves Maine Democrats scrambling to find a replacement before a July 27 deadline.
Marine Le Pen's campaign strategy for the 2027 presidential election heavily features her young protégé, Jordan Bardella. This pairing aims to leverage Bardella's youth appeal and communication skills to broaden the National Rally's voter base, compensating for Le Pen's past electoral failures and current legal troubles.
Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner is exiting the race after a woman accused him of sexual assault in 2021. Platner denies guilt but cited a loss of support from allies and fundraisers as reasons for his withdrawal, stating "for the movement to continue, it can't be me."
Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, has suspended his campaign following a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the accusation, calling it "false" and "not real," but cited political reality and pressure from party leaders for his decision.
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner withdrew Wednesday after a woman accused him of sexual assault in 2021. His departure creates uncertainty for Democrats' efforts to flip Sen. Susan Collins' seat in the 2026 midterms, forcing a new nomination process.
The 2024 Emmy nominations have been announced, highlighting major snubs for "Stranger Things" and "Half Man," while celebrating multi-nominee Matthew Rhys for his work in "The Beast in Me" and "Widow's Bay." "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" also emerged as an underdog surprise.
The Emmy nominations were revealed Wednesday, with HBO Max's "The Pitt" securing the most nods (25) and "Hacks" earning 24 for its final season. "The Pitt" dominated acting categories, while "Hacks" capitalized on its status as a beloved veteran show ending its run.
Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller revealed the nominees for the 78th Emmy Awards on Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced on September 14.
Maine's Democratic Senate nominee is in crisis after a Politico report detailed sexual assault accusations. Party leaders, including Bernie Sanders, urge him to withdraw. This jeopardizes a key race for Democrats aiming to challenge incumbent Republican Susan Collins.
Maine's Democratic Senate nominee is in crisis after a Politico report detailed sexual assault accusations. This has led to widespread calls for him to withdraw, jeopardizing a key race for Democrats aiming to unseat incumbent Republican Susan Collins.
Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Maine's Democratic Senate nominee, Graham Platner, to withdraw from his campaign following a sexual assault allegation, which Platner denies. This follows similar calls from Senate Democratic leaders and a super PAC, who have stated they will not fund Platner's campaign. Platner has until July 13 to withdraw, after which the Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to name a replacement.
JD Vance's recent controversial statements on theology, Watergate, and immigration, despite his ambition for the presidency, are seen by some as a strategy to appeal to Trump's base by mirroring his rhetoric on hate and grievance, though his popularity is currently low.
Democratic leaders are calling for Graham Platner, the party's nominee for Senate in Maine, to withdraw following media reports of a sexual assault accusation from nearly five years ago. The DSCC stated it will not invest in the race if he remains on the ballot.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing intensified calls to withdraw after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Top Democrats, including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, have stated the DSCC will not invest in the race if Platner remains. Platner denies the allegations.
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing intensified calls to withdraw after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the claims, but top Democrats, including Ro Khanna and Ruben Gallego, have rescinded their endorsements.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh asserted the central bank's independence and commitment to curbing inflation, indicating no tolerance for inflation above 2%. This stance likely forecloses the rate cuts sought by President Donald Trump, marking a shift in Warsh's views since becoming chair.
Ontario has launched three new Provincial Nominee Program pathways to permanent residency. These include streams for TEER 0-3 occupations, TEER 4-5 occupations, and self-employed physicians, each with specific eligibility criteria regarding job offers, education, and language proficiency.
The National Assembly's confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook was criticized for lacking meaningful scrutiny and devolving into partisan political sparring. The ruling Democratic Party's opposition to witnesses and focus on defending the nominee were cited as primary reasons for the hearing's failure.
