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Graham Platner's Wife Says She Is 'Really Angry' That Extramarital Sexting Disclosures Were Made Public
Amy Gertner released a campaign video defending her marriage after The New York Times and Wall Street Journal reported she disclosed her husband's sexually explicit texts to his Senate campaign last year.
Graham Platner's Wife Releases Campaign Video Responding to Infidelity Allegations; Critics Pan Response as Damage Control
The five-minute video from Amy Gertner did not directly deny the Wall Street Journal's reporting that her husband exchanged sexual text messages with multiple women after their marriage.
Maine Democrats Eye Little-Known Ballot Replacement Provision as Platner Controversies Mount
State law allows parties to replace primary winners who withdraw by July 13, giving Democrats a narrow window if concerns about the Senate candidate persist.
Opinion Piece Argues 'Climate Hushing' Strategy Is Hurting Democratic Electoral Prospects
A new opinion piece from The Hill contends that Democrats' reluctance to discuss climate policy openly is costing them political ground, even as renewable energy milestones go largely unreported.
Kim on Clashes Outside New Jersey ICE Facility: One of the Most Difficult Weeks of My Entire Life
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) describes protests at Delaney Hall detention center after officers fired pepper-spray balls at demonstrators and staff.
Target Is Testing Friendliness Grading for Employees as Part of Sales Recovery Push
The retailer is piloting a performance review system that evaluates workers on customer greetings, eye contact, and projecting enthusiasm, drawing praise from some analysts while raising concerns among worker advocates.
Elon Musk's Plans for SpaceX Depend on Starship and AI Success
The company has filed IPO documents with the SEC, betting its future on Starship becoming operational and orbiting solar-powered data centers generating revenue.
Mike Pence Calls DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund 'Deeply Offensive' and 'Bad Idea'
The former vice president's comments come as the Justice Department faces scrutiny over funding aimed at preventing politically motivated prosecutions.
Arizona School Board Member Faces Backlash After Nazi Salute at Meeting
Kimberly Fisher also compared board President Paul Carver Jr. to Hitler during a May 26 meeting over scheduling disputes, prompting calls for her resignation.
Personal Memoir From Teen Mother Highlights Foster Care and Support Services Debate
The account describes how a pregnant teenager in foster care found stability through her placement family, drawing attention to resources for young mothers aging out of the system.