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Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Graham Platner has ended his Senate campaign in Maine following a rape allegation, effectively collapsing his bid to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The accusation proved fatal to his political prospects after prominent Democrats pulled their backing. The withdrawal caps a campaign already plagued by repeated controversies before this final, decisive blow.
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The Hill
US military resumes Iran strikes as Trump ramps up rhetoric
The U.S. military has resumed strikes against Iran, targeting the country's capacity to disrupt maritime traffic in a significant escalation of hostilities. The renewed offensive came hours after President Trump threatened a "big attack," signaling a sharp intensification in Washington's posture toward Tehran. The strikes mark a critical inflection point in U.S.-Iran tensions with potential ripple effects across global shipping lanes and regional stability.
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The Hill
The Memo: Trumpβs tough talk on Iran raises big question β will the U.S. return to war?
The U.S. military carried out its second consecutive night of strikes against Iran, with President Trump openly telegraphing the offensive before it began. The escalation marks a significant shift in American posture toward Tehran and raises urgent questions about whether the two countries are sliding toward full-scale conflict. How far Trump is willing to go β and how Iran responds β will define one of the most consequential foreign policy moments of his presidency.
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