Graham Platner debacle puts Democrats in grave danger of blowing it in the midterms
The meltdown in Maine’s Senate race risks the Democrats’ opportunity to turn Trump into a lame duck president.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Rahm Emanuel: Democrats who support Israel can still lead the party to the White House
Democrats can win the White House in 2028 without cutting off Israel, but only if the “status quo” rules of the alliance between the two countries change, veteran politician Rahm Emanuel said at Tel Aviv University Wednesday.
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Trump must not abandon his promise to people of Iran as collapse of Tehran deal looms - editorial
When US President Donald Trump urged “Iranian Patriots” in January to keep protesting, take over their institutions, and save the names of the “killers and abusers,” he added a promise that should not be treated as mere political rhetoric: “Help is on its way.”
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Accused rapist Graham Platner trashed as ‘narcissistic sociopath’ after ‘delusional’ 11-minute video ending Senate bid
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· Victor Nava
Judge says E. Jean Carroll can collect $5 million damage award from Trump
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· Mia Gonzalez
Democrat Graham Platner exits key US Senate race, but denies rape allegation
Graham Platner’s withdrawal in Maine throws open one of the most competitive midterm races in November
· Agence France-Presse
Democrat Graham Platner exits key US Senate race, but denies rape allegation
Graham Platner’s withdrawal in Maine throws open one of the most competitive midterm races in November
· Agence France-Presse
U.S. reiterates backing Tibet in preserving culture after man set himself on fire
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it supports aspirations of Tibetans to preserve their culture and will continue to call on China to return to dialogue with the Dalai Lama, after a Tibetan man set himself on fire near the U.N. headquarters last week.
· Kanishka Singh
US to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles – Trump
The US could grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, President Donald Trump has said during a meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Türkiye. He maintained, however, that Washington would not supply the missiles directly.
· RT
Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine suspended his campaign on Wednesday following a string of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault, that have plunged one of the most competitive races in the 2026 midterm elections into turmoil.
· REUTERS
Graham Platner's exit throws a must-win race for Democrats into tumult
Graham Platner's meteoric rise from relative obscurity to the Democratic nominee in this year's marquee US Senate contest has now ended in catastrophic collapse.
· Bbcnews
The Fed is divided. But its ‘hawks’ are likely to prevail and face Trump’s wrath
July 9, 2026 — 12:08pm
· Stephen Bartholomeusz
Pentagon urges Latin American countries to raise defense budgets
The U.S. Department of Defense is pressuring Latin American nations to increase security spending to fight organized crime.
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'They really deserve it': Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure
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US Senate nominee Platner halts campaign after assault allegations
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for the 2026 US midterm elections after a series of controversies, including an accusation of sexual assault from a former girlfriend.
· Adam Hancock
Burnham eyes a casual version of the special relationship
LONDON — Efforts to preserve a close White House relationship dominated Keir Starmer’s premiership and ultimately helped doom him.
· Esther Webber, Nahal Toosi
Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?
The 472,000 tonnes sold were the most in a single day since November and a ‘positive signal’ of Beijing’s intentions, analysts said
· Lucy Quaggin
Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?
The 472,000 tonnes sold were the most in a single day since November and a ‘positive signal’ of Beijing’s intentions, analysts said
· Lucy Quaggin
The time for talk is over — Trump needs to get tough with Iran
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· Mark Dubowitz
Abrams and García homer as Nationals beat Astros 8-2
Washington Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
· Patrick Stevens
US Fed's inflation concerns grew at June meeting, minutes show
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Concern about high inflation mounted at the US central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead to a more stripped-down policy statement even amid concerns that price increases were broadening and might require interest rate hikes.
· Reuters
Trump at NATO was headed for tears, but a funny thing happened on the way out of the forum
London: There seemed no chance of a happy outcome when Donald Trump arrived at a security summit with European leaders in the Turkish capital, Ankara, a few days ago.
· David Crowe
CNBC Daily Open: Trump turns up the heat on allies and adversaries
Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Lim Hui Jie
Who is Valli Geiger? Meet the Maine Dem in line to replace Graham Platner for the Senate
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· Fox News
NATO 'came a long way today,' falling back into favor with Trump after the Ankara summit
US President Donald Trump said he thought "NATO came a long way today," after the Ankara summit concluded on Wednesday.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Maine Dems planning convention for next candidate after scandal-ridden Graham Platner drops out of Senate race
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· Associated Press
Judge approves $8m payment to E Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse case
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Trump can stop Gavin Newsom’s healthcare tax — and should
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· Jon Fleischman
Trump to ask US Supreme Court for new hearing on birthright citizenship
US President Donald Trump says he plans to ask the United States Supreme Court to rehear a recent case which struck down his order to end birthright citizenship for all individuals born in the US.
· Adam Hancock
Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support
MIAMI (Reuters) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a complaint alleging he breached political neutrality rules through his support for US President Donald Trump.
· Korea Herald
Iran condemns Trump’s ‘vulgarity’ amid new escalation
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran’s leadership “scum” and “violent people.”
· RT
Trump to ask US supreme court to reconsider birthright citizenship ruling
Request for rehearing comes after Fox News report of Texas hospital advertising maternity services in Mexico
· Robert Mackey
Democrat Graham Platner drops out of key US Senate race in Maine
Democrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US Senate in Maine, following a series of scandals that included a woman accusing him of sexual assault.
· Bbcnews
Maine Democrat Platner to drop Senate bid after sex assault claim
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
· Kimberlee Kruesi
Graham Platner suspends Maine Senate campaign after sex assault claim
Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner said he intends to exit the race on Wednesday after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021, causing an insurmountable rupture with his closest allies.
· Garrett Downs
Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation
Democratic marines veteran and oyster farmer has been dogged by controversy since entering contest last year
· Shrai Popat
Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race in light of rape accusations
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· Ryan King
Trump mustn’t trust Turkey strongman Recep Erdogan with our F-35 jets
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· Post Editorial Board
Inside India newsletter: India's $50 billion worth of IPOs at risk as Trump ends Iran ceasefire
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore.
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FIFA’s Gianni Infantino to face ethics complaint over Trump involvement in USMNT’s Folarin Balogun red card controversy
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· Associated Press
Trump may have offered Ukraine exactly what it wants. But there's a major catch
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The Papers: 'Iran war back on' and 'Count Binface exclusive'
US President Donald Trump's remarks at the Nato summit in Turkey lead Metro, with the top headline declaring "Iran war back on after new air strikes". The US president is quoted calling Iran's leaders "scum" as he promised to hit the Iranian "regime hard", the paper reports.
· Bbcnews
S. Korea, US share need to 'stably' manage Coupang issue: Seoul envoy
South Korea and the United States share the understanding that they should "stably" manage a thorny issue involving U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. in a way that does not "burden" bilateral relations, Seoul's top envoy to Washington said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
LIVESTREAM: Senate starts hearing on proposed school safety law
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Trump says he will ask US Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case
The top court rarely grants requests to rehear cases and has not done so after issuing a ruling in an argued case in decades
· Reuters
Trump says he will ask US Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case
The top court rarely grants requests to rehear cases and has not done so after issuing a ruling in an argued case in decades
· Reuters
Biden-appointed judge reluctantly approves Elon Musk’s settlement with SEC over Twitter disclosures
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· Stephen Lee
Trump 'immediately' asking US Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship case
President Donald Trump has said he will "immediately" ask the US Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging birthright citizenship in the US.
· Bbcnews