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Platner's Shadow: Maine Democrats Face a Reckoning on Primary Day

Maine Democrats head to the polls Tuesday facing an uncomfortable question: can Graham Platner overcome the baggage threatening to sink his Senate bid before it really starts?Platner, the party's p...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Both Sides Need a Victory: The Real Obstacle in U.S.-Iran Nuclear Diplomacy

Negotiators working to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran face a fundamental problem that has nothing to do with technical details or disputed facts: each government must convince its own...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Graham Platner's Senate Bid Darkens as Maine Votes on Primaries

Maine Democrat Graham Platner faces no real primary threat in his Senate race Tuesday, but the contest has become about something far more consequential: whether a torrent of personal controversies...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Small California City Mayor's Guilty Plea Raises Questions About Chinese Influence

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, has pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent, raising fresh questions about Beijing's reach into American municipal politics.Arcadia, a city...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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FIFA Chief's Long Game to Win Trump's Favor

Gianni Infantino has spent years cultivating a relationship with Donald Trump, making a deliberate push to secure the former and now current president's backing for FIFA's ambitions. The FIFA presi...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Democrats Bet Big on Red Territory with Massive Ad Campaign

A major Democratic organization is rolling out a $50 million advertising push targeting conservative districts, betting that Republican strongholds have grown vulnerable enough to flip. American Br...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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U.S. Helicopter Downed Near Hormuz, Crew Pulled to Safety

A U.S. military helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, but crew members were rescued from the scene, according to military officials. The incident occurred as the region faces mounting ten...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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GOP Rebels Against Trump Push to Compensate Jan. 6 Rioters

President Donald Trump's willingness to fund payouts for Capitol rioters has triggered a rare moment of bipartisan alarm and internal Republican revolt on Capitol Hill, threatening to complicate th...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Raman Punches Ticket to LA Mayor Runoff in Major Primary Upset

Nithya Raman has secured a spot in Los Angeles' mayoral runoff election, NBC News projects, clearing a crowded primary field and positioning herself as a leading contender for the city's top job.Th...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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State Lawmaker Warns AI Could Reshape Elections

State Assemblyman Alex Bores is sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence's creeping role in American politics, raising concerns that the technology could fundamentally alter how campaigns o...

Sarah Mitchell June 9, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Vance Sends Walz, Ellison to DOJ for Fraud Probe

Vice President JD Vance made a criminal referral Monday targeting Minnesota's Democratic leadership, asking the Justice Department to investigate Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison ov...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Takes His Seat at MSG Finals Game, Gets Booed by the Crowd

President Donald Trump showed up courtside at Madison Square Garden on Monday for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, marking the first time a sitting president has attended an NBA championship game. What gr...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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San Francisco Rejects CEO Pay Tax in Blow to Progressives

San Francisco voters have appeared to reject a ballot measure that would have imposed a new tax on executives earning above a certain threshold, marking a significant defeat for the city's progress...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump Taps Blanche for Attorney General as Senate Battle Looms

President Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official, positioning the acting attorney general to lead the Justice Department through his second term. The...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Pratt Slides to Third in Los Angeles Mayor's Race

A significant shift has taken place in the Los Angeles mayoral contest, with one leading candidate losing ground as the race enters a critical phase. Pratt, who had occupied a strong position in th...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Bass Faces Raman Showdown in LA Mayor Runoff

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will square off against City Council member Nithya Raman in a November runoff election, with no incumbent advantage and a volatile electorate still making up its mind. ...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump claims command role as Israel, Iran ratchet up hostilities

Former President Donald Trump inserted himself into escalating Middle East tensions, asserting that he maintains influence over military decisions as Israel and Iran trade strikes across the region...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Maine's Outsider Challenger Mirrors Trump's 2016 Playbook

Graham Platner's insurgent campaign in Maine's 2026 Senate race is following a political script that proved devastatingly effective a decade ago: the populist outsider challenging an entrenched fem...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Graham and Platner Banking on Blowout Wins in Maine, South Carolina Showdowns

Two major primary contests are shaping up as potential turning points, with candidates in Maine and South Carolina eyeing decisive victories that could shift momentum heading into the next phase of...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Weaponizes California Vote Count to Revive Fraud Narrative

Former President Donald Trump is seizing on California's methodical processing of mail ballots to resurrect claims of election fraud, a recurring strategy that lacks factual foundation. The extende...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump super PAC plans $1M-per-person fundraiser before White House UFC spectacle

Donald Trump's top super PAC is hosting a seven-figure fundraiser Saturday at a Trump golf club in Northern Virginia, one day before the president brings Ultimate Fighting Championship matches to t...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Steyer Struggling to Close Ground on Hilton in California Governor's Race

Democrat Tom Steyer is falling short in his bid to overtake Republican Steve Hilton in California's high-stakes gubernatorial contest, according to political analyst Steve Kornacki's assessment of ...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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CIA Officer Accused of Inventing Fake Program to Steal Millions in Gold

A CIA officer arrested with $40 million in gold bars allegedly created an elaborate deception to funnel government money into his personal accounts, exploiting the spy agency's own secrecy protocol...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Trump Convinced Netanyahu to Hold Fire on Iran, Sources Say

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shelved plans for military strikes against Iran after President Trump informed him that nuclear negotiations were on the verge of a major breakthrough, acc...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump's Iran Problem: Old Playbook, New Walls

President Trump faces a familiar adversary in an unfamiliar position. The Middle East challenge he warned would not happen on his watch has arrived anyway, forcing him to confront the same constrai...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Graham's Gamble: From Trump Nemesis to Faithful Ally Before South Carolina Vote

Lindsey Graham has traveled one of American politics' most dramatic journeys in recent years, moving from a vocal opponent of Donald Trump to one of his most reliable supporters. On Tuesday, the So...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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White House braces for escalation as Israel-Iran strikes threaten fragile diplomatic efforts

The White House is operating in heightened alert mode as military exchanges between Israel and Iran risk unraveling diplomatic channels and complicating efforts to stabilize the volatile region. Th...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Virologist Nabbed at Detroit Airport With Mpox Samples

Federal agents arrested a scientist at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on charges of attempting to smuggle mpox virus samples into the United States, marking a rare case of alleged biosecurity violati...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump Team Targets Legal Immigrants for Citizenship Revocation

The Trump administration is moving to strip U.S. citizenship from 17 immigrants, marking an escalation in efforts to reshape the nation's legal immigration pathways. The denaturalization push signa...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Meta Reveals NSO Spyware Ring Striking WhatsApp Again

Meta has flagged a fresh wave of hacking attempts targeting WhatsApp users, with evidence pointing to NSO Group, the Israeli surveillance firm that has faced intense legal and diplomatic scrutiny o...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Judge Kills Trump-Era Visa Fee Mandate in Major Win for Tech Companies

A federal judge has struck down a controversial policy that would have imposed steep financial penalties on employers sponsoring skilled foreign workers. The ruling eliminates a September regulatio...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Raman Surges Past Pratt in L.A. Mayor Battle

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has moved ahead of reality TV personality Spencer Pratt in the competition to challenge Mayor Karen Bass in the general election, with counting still un...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Trump Walks Out of NBC Interview, Escalates Media Showdown

Donald Trump abruptly ended a taping session for NBC's Meet the Press, walking out before the interview concluded. The departure marks another flashpoint in an increasingly adversarial relationship...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Global Energy Crisis Drives Nations to Ditch Foreign Oil

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping energy policy worldwide as countries scramble to reduce their dependence on international markets. The Iran conflict is forcing governments to...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Reality TV Star Pratt Slips to Third in LA Mayor Race

Spencer Pratt's bid for Los Angeles mayor has lost momentum, with the reality television personality now sitting in third place in the crowded field competing for the city's top job.The former "The...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Pelley Claims Political Pressure Forced Him Out at CBS News

Scott Pelley has broken his silence on his departure from CBS News, pointing to what he characterizes as political influence at the network as the reason behind his exit. The veteran anchor, who sp...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Maine Democrats Uneasy as Platner Marches Toward Senate Nomination

Graham Platner's path to the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine remains intact, but the presumptive frontrunner is navigating a coalition marked by wavering confidence and open concern about the...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Probe into 'Deep State' Left Justice Department in Shambles

The effort to uncover what presidential allies framed as an entrenched bureaucratic conspiracy touched off a wave of upheaval within the Justice Department that derailed careers, fractured institut...

Sarah Mitchell June 8, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Judge asked to block UFC fight on White House South Lawn

A federal lawsuit filed Saturday seeks to halt an Ultimate Fighting Championship event scheduled for the White House South Lawn this week, marking another legal challenge to a Trump administration ...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Raman surges past reality TV star Pratt in L.A. mayoral race

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has climbed ahead of Spencer Pratt in the battle for second place in the mayoral race, a dramatic shift that could reshape the fall runoff against incum...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Defense chief uses D-Day speech to hammer Europe on migration

Pete Hegseth stood at Normandy on Saturday to mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, the pivotal World War II operation that freed Nazi-occupied Europe. Instead of focusing solely on that historical m...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 10 min read

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Trump Says Iran Deal Is Close, Won't Rule Out Restarting Military Action

President Donald Trump said Sunday that negotiations with Iran are progressing toward a potential agreement, with what he described as only minor sticking points remaining. Speaking on NBC's Meet t...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Khanna breaks with party on Platner accuser, warns campaign to stand down

Representative Ro Khanna has publicly backed a woman's account of physical threats involving Graham Platner, signaling a rare split from the typical party defensive posture that often accompanies s...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Backs Off Warsh for Fed Chair, Claims Hands-Off Approach

Donald Trump struck a measured tone on his choice to lead the Federal Reserve, saying he intends to maintain distance from the institution's operations even as he shapes its leadership. The stateme...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Pelley Breaks Silence After CBS Ouster

Scott Pelley sat down for his first substantial interview since being terminated from CBS News, where he spent nearly four decades building one of the most recognizable careers in broadcast journal...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Federal Suit Targets Trump Birthday UFC Event at White House

A federal lawsuit is challenging plans to host Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts at the White House on June 14, arguing the event was arranged improperly and designed to serve political interest...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump Gives Warsh a Free Hand, Then Warns Against Rate Hikes

President Donald Trump offered contradictory signals about his intentions toward the Federal Reserve during an NBC News interview, simultaneously pledging to let Chair Kevin Warsh operate independe...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Hegseth Takes Aim at Europe's Migration Crisis During D-Day Commemoration

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day ceremony to launch a pointed critique of European nations over their approach to immigration, deploying language that echoes talking points from the Trum...

Sarah Mitchell June 7, 2026 0 comments 3 min read