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Democrats are considering replacements for Graham Platner amid a sexual assault allegation. Platner has not withdrawn from the Maine Senate race and denies the claim. Political strategists T.W. Arrighi and Matt Bennett provide analysis.

Senate Republican leaders John Thune and John Barrasso spoke with Sen. Mitch McConnell during his three-week hospitalization for an undisclosed medical issue. McConnell's team stated he is improving and working on Senate matters while in the hospital, with Congress returning to session on July 13. McConnell is retiring in January 2027.

Andrew Demetric Gillum, former mayor of Tallahassee and 2018 Florida gubernatorial election candidate, was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop revealed methamphetamine and marijuana. Police reported erratic driving and a glass pipe led to the search of his vehicle.

Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a former partner, leading to calls for his resignation and causing Democratic leaders to reconsider their support. Platner denies the claims and has paused campaign events, but the controversy threatens the Democratic effort to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

A Republican is traveling in Europe with his mistress, risking conflict with Trump, as a Democrat rival gains traction domestically.

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine's Senate race, is considering his campaign's future after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner denied the allegation but said he is weighing next steps while seeking to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

President Donald Trump rings Wall Street’s opening bells from the Oval Office, linking his presidency to stock market gains. He promotes Trump Accounts, part of a 2025 tax bill aimed at expanding stock index investments for children. Despite market gains, his economic leadership approval stands at 33%, with inflation eroding public support.

Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Carlos Gimenez were interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on July 5, 2026. The transcript, taped on July 2, 2026, features Espaillat, a Democrat from New York, and Gimenez, a Republican from Florida.

The article discusses the origins of Republican and Democratic party colors, noting they are a recent tradition. It highlights the historical use of colors in US politics, including suffragists Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton adopting yellow, white, and purple during women's voting rights campaigns.

Jim Tracy, a Tennessee senator who represented portions of Middle Tennessee and served in the first Trump administration, has died at 69. The article notes his role as a Republican lawmaker.

President Donald Trump will headline US Independence Day celebrations with a speech and a show, aiming to position himself at the center of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Trump has expressed joy about presiding over the July 4 festivities, linking it to a potential second term starting in 2025, while falsely claiming he won the previous election against Joe Biden.

A democratic socialist candidate for governor is seeking the Democratic nomination in a state that Trump won in 2024. If successful, she will face a Republican in a difficult contest.

McConnell remains hospitalized following an EMS response to his home last month. A spokesperson stated he continues to improve.

A group in North Carolina sent outdated voter registration forms with incorrect political parties and addresses, leading to privacy concerns and confusion. The state contacted the group and warned about the risks of such errors.

Gov. Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Texas comptroller. Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term and previously challenged Abbott in a primary.

The article reflects on America's 250th anniversary, encouraging appreciation for historical events and future contributors. It emphasizes unity and the country's enduring legacy.

President Donald Trump's crypto businesses generated $1.2 billion in revenue last year, surpassing his property portfolio's earnings. The House leadership canceled votes due to a Republican revolt blocking the defense bill, while a U.S. Navy helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea, leaving one sailor missing. John Brennan sued the Trump administration to preserve records for his defense, and Vice President Vance noted ongoing talks with Iran and Qatar focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump is flying on a retrofitted Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, featuring a navy belly and red and gold stripes, to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota. The $400 million jet raises ethical concerns but is praised by Trump for its luxury and as a replacement for aging Air Force One planes.

Jena Griswold won the Democratic primary for the 2026 Colorado attorney general race with 47% of the vote. She will face Republican Michael Allen in the general election. Current attorney general Phill Weiser is running for governor in 2026.

The US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. The 6-3 ruling maintained automatic citizenship for nearly all children born in the US, including those of undocumented parents. Trump criticized the decision and called on Congress to address birthright citizenship.

Michael Allen has secured the Republican nomination for attorney general in Colorado. The victory is reported by the Associated Press.

Manny Rutinel defeated Shannon Bird in the primary for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. Rutinel, a state representative, will face Gabe Evans in the November election.

Jeff Hurd won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. The report is attributed to an AP source.

Trump announced the Republican Midterm Convention will be held in Dallas, Texas. The event is part of efforts to mobilize for the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

The Supreme Court eliminated spending limits for political parties coordinating with federal candidates, overturning a decades-old election law. A Republican-led Ohio lawsuit prompted the decision, which removes restrictions on party expenditures in federal elections.

Congress members from both Democratic and Republican parties have raised concerns about private equity investments in youth sports. The trend is under scrutiny in Congress.

Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, was treated for depression during his absence from Congress. He has missed over 100 votes and has not been publicly present in Washington or his district.

Tom Kean Jr. stated that depression caused his extended absence from Congress. He was present at the Capitol on Tuesday.

The Supreme Court eliminated limits on political party spending in coordination with federal candidates, overturning a federal election law over 50 years old. The decision supports a Republican appeal challenging these spending restrictions.

The Supreme Court eliminated limits on political party spending in coordination with federal candidates, overturning a federal election law over 50 years old. The decision supports a Republican appeal challenging these spending restrictions.

The Supreme Court eliminated limits on political parties' spending in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, overturning a federal election law over 50 years old. The decision supports a Republican appeal challenging these spending restrictions.

The Supreme Court has invalidated restrictions on party spending in federal elections, supporting a Republican appeal.

Tom Kean Jr., a Republican, is returning to Congress after an almost four-month absence due to an unspecified medical condition. He is set to re-emerge on Tuesday.

Will Jawando and Esther Wells are set to compete in the November Montgomery County executive race after securing their respective party nominations. Jawando won the Democratic primary following Andrew Friedson's concession, while Wells is the Republican nominee. Both candidates are focusing on building coalitions and addressing voter concerns ahead of the general election.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man named Dan Sullivan can challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in the August GOP Senate primary. Both candidates share the same name and will appear on the ballot.

The Supreme Court will consider enforcing Arizona's strict voting laws, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement for state and local elections, part of a post-2020 election trend. Trump's administration supported the appeal after lower courts found violations of federal voting laws. The court previously allowed similar rules for non-federal elections.

The Supreme Court will consider a Republican effort to enforce Arizona's strict voting laws, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement for state and local elections. The court previously allowed similar measures temporarily, and the case involves laws passed after claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. The justices granted a partial victory in 2024, permitting Arizona to require proof of citizenship for non-federal elections.

The Supreme Court will consider Arizona voting laws enacted after the 2020 election that require proof of citizenship for voter registration and regular purging of voter rolls. The laws are supported by Trump.

The Supreme Court will consider a Republican effort, supported by Trump, to reinstate Arizona's voting laws. The case involves legal challenges to the state's election regulations.

Bill Cassidy accused Donald Trump of treating Congress as 'merely an appendage' in handling the Iran war, citing a failure to brief Congress on hostilities with Tehran. The criticism occurred during a CBS News interview and a Capitol Hill lunch, marking a rare instance of a Republican politician directly rebuking Trump.