Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign after sexual assault allegations
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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner announced on Wednesday that he was "suspending campaign operations," after allegations of sexual assault surfaced. Platner has denied the claims.

JD Vance Milwaukee visit: VP touts fraud work, Dems critical

Vice President JD Vance touted work to address fraud during a visit to Milwaukee, while Democrats voiced criticism of the Trump administration's economic plan, on Wednesday.

NYC elected officials could get 18% pay raise with council vote

The New York City Council is considering a new bill that would grant a significant pay increase to the city’s top elected officials. If approved, salaries could jump by more than 18%.

Mitch McConnell's wife releases statement as senator remains hospitalized

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s weeks-long hospitalization is fueling widespread speculation about his health – and growing public pressure for his office to provide an update on his condition.

New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'

The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.

NYS Democratic Party Chairman talks democratic socialism, future of party
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NYS Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs discusses the future of the party and the role democratic socialism might play in it, as well as planning and strategy for the November election.

Politics Unusual: NYS Democratic Party Chairman Jacobs, NYPL exhibit
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In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Jay Jacobs, the chairman of the New York Democratic Party, about the future of the party and the role democratic socialists could play in it. Also, a field trip to the New York Public Library to tour the "Declaring America: 1776 and Beyond" exhibit.

Guns could be shipped directly to homes under major rule change

A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.

FULL: Mamdani warns NYC of incoming heat
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani holds a press conference to warn New Yorkers of the incoming extreme heat.

Dallas to host Republican midterm convention, Trump says

Trump took to Truth Social to announce the event that he says will celebrate the “great American comeback" where the party will look to ramp up support by touting what they see as successes during the Trump presidency.

NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returns to Congress following treatment for depression

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is returning to Congress following a months-long absence, revealing that he had been away receiving treatment for depression.

Birthright citizenship: Supreme Court rejects Trump crackdown

The Supreme Court has ruled President Trump’s crackdown on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, rejecting his executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says

Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.

Iran launches new missile attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain as ceasefire wavers
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Following recent U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliated by launching drones and missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain, where major U.S. military bases are located. While technical peace talks are still scheduled, Iran has threatened to walk away from negotiations entirely if American military campaigns continue.