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Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race
Many Democrats had already questioned Platner's fitness for office before Politico reported on Monday that a woman accused him of forcing her to have sex with him nearly five years ago.
Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'
Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race
A narrowed Michigan Democratic Senate race leaves Jewish voters with a stark choice
Platner's primary victory shows just how deep the Democrats' fracture goes - editorial
His campaign seems to be obsessed with Israel. Platner’s first online ad, released in August, promised that he would never seek or receive the endorsement of the AIPAC lobby group.
Sullivan vs. Sullivan: Alaska investigates US Senate candidate who shares name with incumbent
It was alleged, Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom wrote, that Sullivan intended to "confuse or deceive" voters seeking to re-elect Sullivan by mistakenly voting for him instead.
Graham Platner, anti-Israel progressive, sews up Democratic Senate nomination in Maine
Multiple news outlets called the race within 90 minutes of the polls closing, with only a fraction of the votes counted.
Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.
Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking
At a hearing before a Senate budget panel, Patel defended his leadership of the FBI against Democratic accusations that his conduct had undermined national security and demonstrated poor judgment.
This isn’t pro-Israel: Cutting US aid to Israel rewards its enemies - opinion
As missiles continue to target Israel, US aid and Iron Dome funding face political backlash, with Democrats and advocacy groups divided over Israel’s defense strategy.
US House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night vote
House members voted by unanimous consent to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through April 30.
Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support
Senate joint resolutions 32 and 138, both introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders in March, were rejected 40 to 59 and 36 to 63, respectively.
US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
The Senate voted 52-47 not to advance the war powers resolution, underscoring his party's continuing support for the Republican president's war policy more than six weeks after the war began.
A defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed in rallies taking on Israel
Piker, the leftist Twitch streamer with millions of followers, was the evening’s biggest draw. Leading Democrats have called for the party to distance itself from Piker altogether.
