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Graham Platner stopped his campaign to be Maine's Democratic candidate for the Senate. This happened after a woman named Jenny Racicot accused him of sexual assault. Democrats now need someone new to replace him in the race. Many people are trying to become the new nominee.
Graham Platner is leaving the race for Maine's Senate seat. He officially told people he is withdrawing from his campaign. This happened after a report said he might have sexually assaulted a woman in 2021. Now, Maine Democrats must choose a new person to run instead of him. They need to pick someone by July 27th.
Senators celebrate housing bill becoming law despite Trump's refusal to sign
Democratic strategist James Carville criticized far‑left Democrats for attacking each other. He said the infighting could repeat the mistakes that helped Republicans win in 2016. Carville compared today’s progressive primary challengers to those in 2016. He warned that division inside the party will hurt Democrats in the upcoming midterms.
The Supreme Court finished a big time deciding on LGBTQ rights. The court agreed with states that can ban transgender people in girls' and women's sports. However, more legal fights are starting now. These battles will continue to shape the laws for trans people.
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