Democrats are bringing the knives out for Graham Platner, their Senate nominee in Maine, after another set of misconduct accusations. This isn’t something being done out of some moral principle, though. It’s being done because they’re scared he is going to cost them control of the Senate. Platner is being accused of sexual assault by an ex-girlfriend, […]
Even when it comes to the closest allies, America’s alliances are imperfect. Still, the engagement of so many foreign militaries in ceremonies to mark America’s 250th anniversary underlines how America still has many friends and is stronger for them. The list of participants in this year’s celebrations is a long one. We’ve seen America’s respective […]
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Speaking at the “American Dynamism” summit back in 2025, Vice […]
A record number of Americans are taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, according to a new Gallup survey released Tuesday — a massive increase over the past two years. According to the poll, 11 percent of Americans currently take a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, compared to just 3 percent in 2024. In addition, 15 percent...
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized since June 14, spoke to Senate Republican leaders on Monday and Tuesday amid growing speculation about whether he will return to the Senate before the end of the year. McConnell had a “lengthy and substantive conversation” with Senate Majority Leader Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday, undercutting the rumors...
Progressive staffers on Capitol Hill are pushing congressional leaders to reexamine how the legislature handles sexual misconduct allegations, following the resignations of former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas). In a letter sent Tuesday to leaders of the House and Senate, the Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) said the recent revelations of sexual...
The Medicaid system incentivizes states and health insurance companies to enroll more patients, resulting in worse care and increased taxpayer costs, but market-based incentives could improve care and reduce costs.
While authorities are working to determine what is behind the spread of a parasite capable of causing "explosive" diarrhea, there are already several ongoing foodborne outbreak investigations in the U.S., impacting nearly every state.
Our Revolution, a political organization founded by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) after his unsuccessful presidential run, is putting its support behind former Maine state lawmaker Troy Jackson to replace the embattled Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee in the race for U.S. Senate. Jackson is a former state Senate president who ran for governor earlier...
The grandfather of the man fatally shot by Tennessee National Guard troops over the weekend is demanding video footage of the incident. “Show me the video,” Evaniel Johnson told The Associated Press. “Please show me that — and then I’m OK. Until you show me that, I’m gonna fight and advocate for my grandson until...
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson (D) took an official step toward entering the state’s U.S. Senate race on Tuesday amid a pressure campaign for Democratic candidate Graham Platner to step down following a new allegation of sexual assault. An exploratory committee filed paperwork on Jackson’s behalf with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday, which...
All eyes have turned to a handful of Maine Democrats who could take the mantle as Graham Platner, the party’s current Senate nominee, faces growing pressure to withdraw from the marquee race over a sexual assault allegation. Politico reported Monday that Jenny Racicot, who says she dated Platner on and off for several years, alleged that...
Fentanyl test strips, which provide information to drug users about the presence of fentanyl, are being swept up with drug paraphernalia in HUD's new funding notice, despite research showing that they save lives.
Elaine Chao stayed in China on a planned trip while Mitch McConnell entered his third week of hospitalization, as online rumors swirl about his condition.
