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Top lawyer for military joint chiefs stepping down early, citing ‘personal reasons’

The senior legal counsel to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine is stepping down nearly a year ahead of schedule, the latest top official to leave or be pushed out of the Pentagon since the start of the second Trump administration. Brig. Gen. Eric Widmar told ProPublica he was leaving “for personal reasons” after...

Maine brewery owner throws hat in ring to replace Platner

A Maine brewery owner on Wednesday threw his hat in the ring to replace Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following accusations of rape. Dan Kleban, owner of Maine Beer Company in Freeport, published a Wednesday Substack post expressing his interest in the nomination after suspending his Senate campaign last October to endorse Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D)....

The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the US return to war?

The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise. President Trump had told reporters earlier in the...

Actor Patrick Dempsey pours cold water on possible Senate bid in Maine

Patrick Dempsey will not attempt to go from the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital to the real U.S. Senate. Dempsey, a native of Lewiston, Maine, who is perhaps best known for his role on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," said Tuesday he will not run for Senate in his home state, as Democrats in Maine and across the nation call on...

Lawmakers demand answers after fatal ICE shooting in Texas 

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are calling for an investigation after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a Mexican immigrant in Houston on Tuesday. An ICE spokesperson said officers with the agency had tried to conduct a vehicle stop as part of a targeted operation. The driver, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, did not follow...

US strikes Iran as Trump says truce ‘over’

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story US strikes Iran as Trump says truce 'over' The U.S. military resumed strikes against Iran on Wednesday, aiming to further decimate its ability to disrupt maritime traffic. © Filip Singer, Pool Photo via Associated Press “At...

OpenAI moves ahead with new model release

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story OpenAI to publicly release new model after delay OpenAI will release its most advanced model series, GPT 5.6, to the public Thursday after delaying the public rollout at the request of the Trump administration. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon/Michael Dwyer The company announced the move on the social platform...

Republicans prepare $8 million ad campaign against possible Platner replacement

Republicans are preparing to launch an $8 million ad blitz against the candidate selected to replace Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner in the wake of sexual assault allegations.  In May, the super PAC Pine Tree Results spent $2 million on YouTube and television ads bashing Platner and still has $8 million left to fight...

Pardoned House Dem back in the spotlight as brother faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted

Martin Cuellar's indictment for misusing county funds complicates Rep. Henry Cuellar's reelection bid months after Trump pardoned the congressman.

Platner drops out of crucial Senate race after bombshell rape allegation torpedoes campaign

Graham Platner suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid controversies including Reddit posts, a controversial tattoo and allegations from ex-girlfriends.

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