Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation
Politics Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation July 7, 20266:44 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition By Elena Moore , A Martínez Graham Platner faces calls to leave Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation Audio will be available later today.
Key Democratic figures call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately’ withdraw from Senate race – US politics live
Maine’s party leadership calls for Platner to withdraw after after sexual assault allegation emergesHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Maine’s Democratic party leadership has called for US Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race, as the scandal-hit Marine veteran loses support from his previously most vocal backers.Trump’s latest attempt to delay payment of a $5.8m judgment for defaming a magazine columnist whom a jury determined he sexually abused has been emphatic...
‘Serious consequences’: Farage attacks Sky News after question about George Cottrell
Reform UK leader confronts journalist after question about gifts from friend and convicted fraudsterUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said Sky News bosses face “serious consequences” in an outburst triggered by questions over fresh revelations about his finances.The Reform UK leader has faced renewed scrutiny after the Sunday Times revealed he had received funding from his longtime ally, the convicted fraudster George Cottrell. Continue reading...
Trump Issues Dire Warning Ahead of FIFA Match: Allegations of Rigging Loom Over U.S. vs. Belgium Showdown
As the United States prepares to face Belgium in a crucial FIFA match tonight, former President Donald Trump cautions that any loss will be deemed 'rigged.' This assertion has fueled discussions about the integrity of international sports amidst rising tensions in American politics.
Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins
Politics Trump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins July 7, 20265:00 AM ET By Fatma Tanis , Danielle Kurtzleben U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte (L) appear during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Just days before his arrival in Turkey for the annual NATO summit, President Trump made it clear that in his mind, he...
Labour asks Electoral Commission to investigate claims Farage broke electoral law by not disclosing gifts – UK politics live
Parliamentary authorities are already looking into a £5m donation to the Reform Uk leader from the crypto billionaire Christopher HarborneGood morning. One of the reasons why Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, is relatively popular is because he presents as genial and good-natured. A rather different Farage was on display last night, after he angrily berated a Sky News cameraman who doorstepped him as he arrived back in the UK off a flight from the US. Farage also accused Sky News of harassing...
Platner's latest accuser 'couldn't disagree more' with those who accuse her of being motivated by politics
A woman who made bombshell allegations against Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is rejecting claims that she came forward for political reasons on Monday.Jenny Racicot told CNN's Jake Tapper that she decided to come forward because she felt that "there are a lot of men in this world relying on the silence of women to be where they are, and I don't want to contribute to that."When Tapper pressed her on the potential blowback from Platner supporters who claim that she was motivated...
Jitters across Whitehall as Andy Burnham refuses to name his new cabinet
Jitters across Whitehall as Andy Burnham refuses to name his new cabinetREAD MORE: RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Andy Capp's playing Fantasy Football politics in a very undemocratic coupSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JASON GROVES, POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 23:05, 6 July 2026 | Updated: 23:09, 6 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Who is Turkey's Erdoğan? How NATO's most unpredictable leader keeps reinventing himself
As President Donald Trump heads to Ankara, Turkey, for the upcoming NATO summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is again at the center of alliance politics. Trump has praised Erdoğan as "a friend" and "a respected leader," underscoring a relationship that could shape defense talks between Washington and Turkey, including Turkey’s long-running effort to restore deeper military cooperation. The moment highlights the remarkable position Erdoğan occupies today: Once regarded as one of NATO’s...
Farage cries ‘witch-hunt’ but this may be Reform’s Partygate moment
Media scrutiny of party leader’s finances has undermined his claim to be a politician in tune with typical votersUK politics live – latest updatesWith his personal funding once again under media scrutiny, Nigel Farage, the rightwing Reform UK party leader, is adamant he is the victim of an “establishment plot” trying to stop him from reaching Downing Street.This time, Farage is facing questions about support for his lifestyle from the convicted criminal George Cottrell, just months after it was...
Crowds Gather in Tehran for the Funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: A Nation in Mourning
Thousands of mourners filled the streets of Tehran to pay their last respects to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose passing has sent shockwaves across the nation. The funeral procession highlighted Khamenei's significant impact on Iranian politics and the deep sense of loss felt among his supporters.
Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps
Immigration Marriage used to be a glide path to citizenship. Now there are more speed bumps July 6, 20265:00 AM ET Ximena Bustillo People wave U.S. flags to celebrate becoming U.S. citizens after taking the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony in Boston in January 2025. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. The Trump administration's sweeping effort to slow do...
Farage warned his attack against ‘establishment’ over unregistered gifts could land him with harsher punishment – UK politics live
Reform UK leader claims he is victim of ‘hit job’ as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation Good morning. Two weeks today (unless there is some news development in the totally unexpected category) Keir Starmer will formally resign as PM, and the king will appoint Andy Burnham to replace him. Starmer has been forced out in part because of the rise of Nigel Farage; Labour MPs might have forgiven bad local election results, but not when they implied a new insurgency party wa...
Former Marine says military veterans running for office advance bipartisan politics
Politics Former Marine says military veterans running for office advance bipartisan politics July 6, 20264:17 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Quil Lawrence Ex-Marine says military veterans running for office advance bipartisan politics Listen · 3:48 3:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed
Red, blue, saffron: Buses in Bengal show changing colours of politics
Kolkata's government buses are undergoing a significant colour change, shifting from blue-and-white to saffron, a move the transport minister attributes to modernization and a "dynamic double-engine regime." This rebranding extends to e-tickets, with officials maintaining it's not a formal policy shift. However, critics argue cosmetic changes distract from critical issues like driver shortages and declining fleet strength, with commuters prioritizing reliability over political symbolism.
Trump's Recent Headlines: A Look at His July 4 Speech and Policy Moves
Donald Trump's recent activities and statements highlight his ongoing influence in American politics, including his reflections on justice, NATO, and gun regulations. As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, Trump's actions continue to spark discussions on his legacy and future ambitions.
Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leaderTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedEmotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leaderCloseVast crowds loyal to the Islamic Republic have gathered in Tehran at a funeral ceremony for Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes at the start of the war.His second son and successor, Supreme Leader...
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says coalition with One Nation ‘not even being talked about’
Anthony Albanese mocks ructions on conservative side of politics and says three rightwing parties are caught up in ‘race to the bottom’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says he does not want to be in a rightwing coalition with One Nation, despite senior colleagues urging closer ties with Pauline Hanson and polls suggesting her rise will make it difficult for the opposition party to ever govern in its own right again.Prime minister, Anthony...
Pope Leo takes ANOTHER shot at Trump as he sends 'heartfelt congratulations' to America on 250th independence anniversary
Pope Leo takes ANOTHER shot at Trump as he sends 'heartfelt congratulations' to America on 250th independence anniversarySign up here for our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:21, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 18:21, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Mike Lawler predicts voters will soundly reject radical socialist 'politics of envy' in midterms
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., predicted defeat for far-left candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, expressing confidence that American voters will reject what he described as the rising "politics of envy."Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Lawler echoed President Donald Trump's warning about the growth of far-left ideology in America during his Mount Rushmore address."For some, the politics of envy and jealousy are rising. But I fundamentally believe in the goodness of America and the Ameri...