Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, faced serious concerns within his campaign last summer. His bid to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins was gaining momentum when his campaign encountered potentially damaging news. Amy Gertner, Mr. Platner’s wife, informed a senior campaign aide that he had been sending sexual messages to multiple women. This...
Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra is gaining momentum in the California gubernatorial primary. As of May 30, a recent poll from Emerson College shows Becerra leading with 28% support. This puts him ahead of billionaire Tom Steyer (22%) and conservative commentator Steve Hilton (21%). Other candidates, including Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, received 12%, while...
Graham Platner, running for the Senate in Maine, is under scrutiny after reports emerged about his past actions. The Wall Street Journal revealed that Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, disclosed to campaign officials that he sent explicit messages to several women shortly after their 2023 marriage. This disclosure comes as Platner gains attention in the polls...
In Westfield, New Jersey, residents recently gathered to discuss affordable housing and new data centers with a state lawmaker. However, Steve McCabe, an 80-year-old retired lawyer, voiced another concern: the whereabouts of Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. State Senator Jon Bramnick could not provide an answer regarding Kean’s prolonged medical absence, which has lasted nearly...
After spending nine months in detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Jesus Ramirez Ramos was in dire need of assistance. His clothing, retained unwashed in storage throughout his detention, emitted a strong odor. His cellphone, misplaced by ICE at a Michigan jail, severed crucial connections. Arrested far from his home in Salina, Kansas, he...
More than a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, a comprehensive analysis of state-level polling suggests that his popularity has weakened nationwide. Some of the sharpest declines are in areas that once supported him most robustly. Key Points Net approval has dropped in every state since Trump began his second term. The most significant...
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico faced a barrage of insults from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after the latter won the Republican primary. During a rally in Houston, Paxton mocked Talarico with various nicknames, including ‘tofu Talarico’ and ‘six-gender Jimmy.’ Paxton also released an ad branding Talarico as ‘Radical Talarico: too low-T for Texas.’ Paxton’s...
Alabama’s attempt to have its redistricting case reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court faced a setback when Justice Clarence Thomas declined to grant an immediate stay on a lower court’s block against the state’s congressional map redesign. Thomas, known for his skepticism toward Voting Rights Act provisions in such cases, denied Alabama Republican officials’ request...
Former acting chair of the Democratic National Committee, Donna Brazile, declined to address Jill Biden’s comments about being ‘frightened’ during her husband’s 2024 presidential debate. Jill Biden expressed concern about Joe Biden’s health during his debate with Donald Trump, fearing he might be having a stroke. The former first lady’s remarks have brought renewed attention...
A lively atmosphere filled the air as supporters actively cheered during a campaign rally for presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement in Bogota, Colombia, on May 20, 2026. De la Espriella, known as a combative criminal lawyer, portrays an image of wealth and machismo, appearing in his own...