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Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine collapsed due to a rape allegation, leading the party's left-wing to abandon him. Democrats now face the challenge of salvaging the Maine Senate race to secure Senate control.

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, faced accusations of sexual assault and a history of controversial behavior, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and offensive online posts, leading to his campaign suspension. The article explores why voters initially supported him and hesitated to abandon him despite the scandals.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces repeated failed rule votes in the House due to a bloc of Republicans blocking legislative action over the SAVE Act. The ninth failed vote occurred last week, with members objecting to the National Defense Authorization Act for not including a SAVE Act amendment. Johnson aims to pass the SAVE Act through Senate reconciliation, but time is limited before the November midterms.

Graham Platner's political collapse in Maine led to Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman's public break from Bernie Sanders-backed progressives. Fetterman criticized Platner and Sanders for supporting the scandal-plagued candidate, marking his shift from a progressive ally to a left-wing critic. His evolving stance has distanced him from parts of the Democratic establishment.

The article discusses candidate Q&As for State House District 21 focusing on pedestrian safety and school lunches. The incumbent's Senate run creates an opportunity to represent urban and hillside communities.

Graham Platner, the populist Democrat Senate nominee in Maine, suspended his campaign and his farewell was a pity party filled with hate. The article contrasts his exit with Nixon's resignation over Watergate, though the stakes were smaller for Platner.

Democrats’ chances of taking control of the Senate have weakened due to recent developments in Maine and Michigan. The collapse of Graham Platner’s campaign in Maine has left Democrats without a clear opponent to challenge GOP incumbent Sen. Susan Collins ahead of the election.

US Democrats in Congress are urging to block military spending legislation until the Senate debates proposals to deepen ties with Israel. The lawmakers highlight growing unease over support for Israel's government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US Democrats are urging a debate on proposals to strengthen US-Israel ties before advancing military legislation. A group led by Senator Chris Van Hollen seeks to block new military spending until the Senate addresses these proposals, reflecting growing divisions within the Democratic Party over its stance on Israel.

The Senate passed the Legal Practitioners and Proceeds of Crime Recovery amendment bills. The Legal Practitioners Bill will repeal the existing Legal Practitioners Act and establish a modern regulatory framework for Nigeria’s legal profession.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation as they race to pass bills before the November midterm elections. Disputes over the SAVE America Act and other measures have delayed government funding, defense policies, and a farm bill, with limited time remaining in the session.

The article details a dispute over Senate nominations and the allocation of Brazil's campaign fund. The former first lady claims the party's women’s wing was promised 17 of 54 Senate nominations but received only three. The campaign fund is distributed based on lower-house seats, votes, and Senate seats, with a multiplier for votes for women running for the lower house.

Tinubu has transmitted a bill to the Senate to establish a criminal justice monitoring council. The bill aims to ensure efficient management of criminal justice institutions and expedite the dispensation of justice.

The House and Senate energy bills in Massachusetts aim to improve energy affordability and address climate change through measures like preserving the Mass Save budget and reforming natural gas infrastructure programs. The Senate version retains funding for Mass Save, a program shown to deliver economic and environmental benefits, while the House proposes cuts. Key differences include GSEP reform in the Senate, which could save $1.46 billion by avoiding over-investment in natural gas, and the House's push to reverse nuclear power restrictions.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation, including the SAVE America Act, as they struggle to pass major bills before the November midterms. Disagreements have delayed government funding, defense policies, and a farm bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune attempting to push forward despite limited session time.

Graham Platner's exit has triggered a scramble to find a new Senate candidate in Maine. A joint campaign rally featuring Platner and Troy Jackson was held at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus in May.

Republicans in Congress are facing internal conflicts over legislation, including the SAVE America Act, which is delaying key bills like government funding and defense measures. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to use budget reconciliation to push a bipartisan bill, but Senate Republicans are hesitant.

Graham Platner, the Senate nominee for Maine, has withdrawn from the race following sexual assault allegations. He denies the accusations but cites loss of party support as the reason. The Senate seat is crucial for Democrats aiming to regain control in the midterm elections.

The Nigerian Senate is advancing a bill to impose a 15-year jail term for counterfeit drug offenders, citing the destruction of lives and weakening of healthcare delivery as key concerns.

Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts as they attempt to pass legislation before the November midterm elections. Disagreements over the SAVE America Act and other bills have delayed government funding, defense policy, and a farm bill, with House Speaker Mike Johnson seeking to use budget reconciliation to advance a third party-line bill.

The Senate approved the Nigeria Customs Service's 2026 budget, which includes a N11.074 trillion revenue target. The proposed N1.295 trillion expenditure is allocated as N421 billion for personnel costs, N307 billion for overheads, and N565 billion for capital projects.

The Senate advanced a bill to combat counterfeit drugs by proposing a 15-year jail term for offenders. The bill aims to address the threat of counterfeit medicines, which are described as silent weapons of mass destruction due to their harmful impact on lives and healthcare systems.

Brazil’s Senate approved a provisional measure allocating 3% of the government’s betting tax to the Federal Police health fund, Funapol, starting in 2028. The transfer will phase in gradually, beginning with 1% in 2026 and increasing to 2% in 2027. The funding shift replaces a portion of a previously planned betting-tax increase that was initially earmarked for unspecified purposes.

Argentina celebrates a World Cup victory while President Milei plans a state shutdown; Colombia experiences another penalty-related exit; President Lula confronts the Senate; and Sheinbaum faces a political challenge. The article is published by The Rio Times.

Graham Platner's exit from a Senate race is causing turmoil for Democrats and revealing divisions between the party's left wing and moderates. The situation threatens to dampen Democratic hopes in the Senate.

Graham Platner's Senate campaign, which he suspended, was disorganized and plagued by scandals, despite initially inspiring progressive Democrats. The campaign faced a steady drip of controversy leading to its collapse.

Troy Jackson is a state legislator from Maine. He is running for Senate in Maine.

Nirav Shah, a Democrat, is interested in running for Senate in Maine. He previously served as director of the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Graham Platner, an oyster farmer turned candidate, withdrew from Maine's Democratic primary after allegations of sexual assault he denies. Maine Democrats must select a replacement by 27 July to face Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent, in a pivotal Senate race.

Graham Platner ended his Senate campaign following rape allegations. He attributed his campaign's failure to the corporate media system and political establishment in Maine.

Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine Senate race following allegations of sexual assault and other controversies, complicating Democrats' efforts to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. Platner's resignation leaves the party with a challenge to find a replacement candidate while retaining his grassroots support.

Graham Platner has suspended his Senate campaign following a sexual assault allegation. He was running for the Senate in Maine as the Democratic candidate.

Graham Platner ended his campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after facing a rape allegation, leading to the withdrawal of top Democrats' support. His campaign was marked by repeated scandals.

Mr. Platner withdrew from the race following a rape accusation, creating uncertainty in a Senate race critical to both parties' goals. The withdrawal is linked to an allegation of rape by a woman.

The Maine Democratic Party plans a 600-person nominating convention to select a replacement for Senate candidate Graham Platner if he withdraws. The convention would include 500 delegates elected by county committees and 100 state committee members, with details to be announced soon.

Republicans are gaining confidence in maintaining Senate control as Democrats face challenges in Maine due to a sexual assault allegation against Democratic candidate Graham Platner. The controversy shifts the Senate race in Maine from a potential Democratic pickup to a divided field with uncertain nominee selection.

A progressive Democrat and a moderate Democrat had a tense debate in Michigan's Senate primary. The event was covered by CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion.

Sen. Ron Wyden is urging Senate leaders to include a provision protecting blockchain software developers in a broader crypto bill. The provision aims to preserve protections for developers working on blockchain technology.

Graham Platner faces pressure to end his Senate campaign after rape allegations, while Troy Jackson filed paperwork to potentially replace him. Democratic leaders and progressive groups have withdrawn support from Platner, and Jackson's candidacy is linked to his ties with Bernie Sanders and Our Revolution.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide a public update on his health after three weeks of silence following his hospitalization. McConnell, a Republican, was hospitalized on June 14 and has not released specific details about his condition, leading to speculation about his prognosis and potential Senate return.