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Trump’s proposed triumphal arch project near Arlington Cemetery advanced after a vote by the National Capital Planning Commission. The commission deferred a decision on the arch's height to a later date.

A roommate of Tyler James Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, described the aftermath of the shooting. Prosecutors are presenting their case against Robinson during Day 4 of a preliminary hearing in Utah.

Leaders of the Maine Democratic Party are working to establish a process to replace Graham Platner while avoiding conflict with his supporters. The focus is on finding a solution that minimizes division within the party.

The article discusses nine potential candidates who could replace Graham Platner on Maine's ballot. It questions whether Democrats will select another progressive nominee or shift away from Platner's faction amid ongoing scandals.

Maine Democrats are not showing strong interest in an endorsement from Graham Platner, who faces a sexual assault allegation. When asked, only one replacement candidate expressed a desire for his support.

Denmark has pledged to defend Greenland after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the territory should be controlled by the United States. Trump made the comment during a NATO meeting in Turkey.

The U.S. launched military strikes against Iran in response to alleged attacks on commercial ships. Qatar accused Iran of attacking a tanker ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Graham Platner's ex-girlfriend alleges he removed condoms without consent during sex. The campaign for the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine called the allegation 'categorically false and politically motivated.'

Democratic factions are competing to select a replacement for Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race. Potential candidates and their backers are moving quickly to gain an advantage in the contest.

Graham Platner's rise and subsequent downfall highlight issues in the 2026 political landscape. Democrats rushed to find a candidate to challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) without thorough vetting.

A lawsuit alleges the U.S. provided Tehran with information about Iranian asylum seekers, which could endanger pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities, and LGBTQ individuals. The claim argues the shared details pose a risk to these groups' safety.

Graham Platner has six days to decide whether to drop out of a Senate race. He faces an escalating string of scandals while competing for a Senate seat that could influence the chamber's control.

Top Democrats have withdrawn their endorsements from Graham Platner and urged him to end his Maine Senate campaign. Platner, who has faced multiple scandals since challenging Sen. Susan Collins, is now accused of sexual assault by a former romantic partner.

NATO leaders in Turkey are preparing for a summit influenced by managing President Donald Trump alongside the alliance's security agenda. The article highlights how Trump's approach may test NATO allies during the upcoming meeting.

Partisanship around the country’s big anniversary has put Democrats in a bind: They want to criticize the president without appearing unpatriotic. Trump commands the 250th stage as Democrats offer their vision of patriotism.

Voters in Colorado expressed dissatisfaction with Washington as a current Democratic House member and a current senator lost significant races in the state's primaries.

The president earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrency and coin ventures last year, surpassing his total income of $600 million in 2024. Financial disclosure forms revealed earnings from crypto, settlements, and resorts exceeded his reported income.

President Donald Trump has urged Congress to end birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court ruling that presents a political challenge for him. The court's decision in the birthright citizenship case has complicated Trump's position on the issue.

The Supreme Court upheld the principle that most people born on U.S. soil are citizens, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order. The ruling prevents sweeping political, economic, and social consequences that would have resulted from overturning birthright citizenship.

The Supreme Court allowed the president to fire a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, striking down a nearly century-old precedent intended to insulate independent agencies from political influence by the executive.