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Conservatives Criticize Maine Dem Senate Nominee Platner Over Resurfaced Reddit Posts Mocking Teen Suicide Attempt
Graham Platner, running against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, faces scrutiny over decade-old posts including remarks about rape victims and political violence.
Who Is the Next Barack Obama? Democrats Hope to Find Out in 2028
As the Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago, party strategists debate whether any current Democrat can replicate Obama's unique blend of electoral coalition-building and cultural appeal.
Jonathan Turley Criticizes Hillary Clinton Over Comments on Voter ID Laws
The George Washington University law professor said Clinton's remarks revealed 'contempt' for rural and older Americans who he argues do possess identification.
Senators Push for UNCLOS Ratification as Maritime Law Enforcement Draws Scrutiny
The Senate has not ratified the Law of the Sea Treaty since Clinton signed it in 1994, leaving U.S. maritime authority in legal ambiguity while strikes on vessels continue.
SpaceX IPO Raised $10 Billion More than Initially Thought after Greenshoe Option Exercised
The record-breaking offering brought total proceeds to $85.7 billion, with Elon Musk officially reaching trillionaire status according to Bloomberg calculations.
Former Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Back on Ballot After Resigning Over Embezzlement Charges
The Democrat faces federal charges alleging she and her brother stole $5 million in FEMA disaster relief funds and funneled some into political campaigns.
Counter-Event to Trump UFC Appearance Draws Mixed Reactions From Political Commentators
Jane Fonda-hosted concert criticizing the president received significant online pushback, with participants defending their First Amendment rights.
NTSB Investigation Underway After Skydiving Plane Crash Kills 12 in Missouri
Federal safety investigators cite a pattern of weak FAA oversight and maintenance lapses that have plagued the skydiving industry for decades.
FDA Approval of New Sunscreen Ingredient Highlights Regulatory Debates Over Product Safety
The first new approved active ingredient in decades, bemotrizinol, is being celebrated by MAHA supporters while raising questions about federal oversight timelines and consumer access to safer options.
Eldest Son of Norway's Crown Princess Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison After Rape Conviction
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, was found guilty of two rape charges and ordered to pay compensation to victims, while acquitted of two other counts.