Maine Democrats urge Senate nominee Platner to withdraw

 

Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing intensifying pressure from Democratic leaders to exit the 2026 race following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, whose early endorsement was key to Platner’s primary win, said on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, that he has urged Platner to...

Democratic nominee faces allegations and possible replacement

 

Portland, Maine — This week Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner has faced a publicly reported sexual assault allegation stemming from an incident the accuser says occurred in 2021, which Platner denies. On July 7, his campaign canceled fundraising events and paused some ads while he said he would consider...

Maryland schedules August session to consider redistricting amendment

 

Annapolis, Maryland — State legislative leaders announced this week that the General Assembly will convene a three-day special session Aug. 3–5 to consider placing a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would change the rules for drawing congressional districts. Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk issued...

Landry Advises Trump On Greenland Ahead Of NATO

 

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on Tuesday outlined five recommendations to President Donald Trump for U.S. engagement with Greenland, proposing expanded shipping links, a stronger diplomatic and military presence, a State Partnership Program approval, a U.S.-Greenland investment fund and increased cultural exchanges while Trump reiterated interest in Greenland during a NATO...

Washington ex-EEOC commissioner drops firing lawsuit

 

Former Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Jocelyn Samuels has dismissed her wrongful termination lawsuit against President Donald Trump, acknowledging that a recent Supreme Court ruling leaves her without a viable legal claim. On July 7, 2026, Samuels formally ended the case, days after the Court’s June 29, 2026 decision...

Maryland unions sue Pentagon over contract cancellations

 

WASHINGTON — More than 20 union affiliates representing tens of thousands of civilian employees at the U.S. Department of Defense have filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland against the department and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The complaint, filed on Monday, July 6,...

United States athlete welcomes Supreme Court Title IX ruling

 

American bobsledder Kaillie Humphries, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion who has competed for both Canada and the United States, writes in support of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on Title IX. In an opinion piece, she says the Court has affirmed that Title IX protects...

United States comedian likens Trump to 'White Obama'

 

A resurfaced video clip shared on July 4 by Trevor Noah features comedian Josh Johnson explaining why he believes many critics underestimate Donald Trump’s political appeal. In an episode of Noah’s “What Now?” podcast, recorded earlier and reposted to Facebook, Johnson calls Trump a “White Obama,” arguing that Trump resonates...

Washington: Trump urges fast-track for $350 billion defense bill

 

In Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on congressional leaders to prioritize rapid approval of a $350 billion defense spending package when lawmakers return from recess. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, he demanded the funding be advanced through a broader reconciliation bill known as “Reconciliation 3.0” and...

North Carolina signs $34.4B budget; Stein approves

 

Raleigh, N.C. Gov. Josh Stein signed a $34.4 billion state budget on Tuesday morning after the North Carolina General Assembly passed the measure on Thursday, July 2; legislators had proposed the plan on June 30, the last day of the fiscal year. The enacted plan directs more than $19 billion...