Platner Suspends Senate Bid in Maine After Rape Accusation
7/8/2026 10:06 PM Open Story
Mr. Platner’s withdrawal, which comes after a woman accused him of rape, creates deep uncertainty in a race that both parties see as crucial to their hopes of winning the Senate.
‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’: Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign
7/8/2026 9:25 PM Open Story
Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.
Graham Platner Suspended His Senate Campaign. Here’s What’s Next for Democrats.
7/8/2026 8:58 PM Open Story
The deadline to pick a new nominee is July 27 and candidates are already lining up. State party leaders said they would hold some form of nominating convention.
Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
7/8/2026 6:33 PM Open Story
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s race, but Republicans have taken a different tack.
Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand, Analysts say
7/8/2026 11:42 PM Open Story
Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.
Oil Prices Rise Further After U.S. and Iran Trade Another Round of Strikes
7/8/2026 10:26 PM Open Story
Choppy trading in stocks and bonds also reflected anxiety among investors about the war’s effects on inflation and growth.
How U.S. Satellite Imagery Restrictions Are Changing How We Report on Iran
7/8/2026 6:43 AM Open Story
U.S. satellite image limitations have hampered journalists covering the Iran war. But other sources are offering workarounds, making it harder for militaries to conceal their actions.
Inspector of Buckling Building Cited for Missing Problems at Other Sites
7/8/2026 11:13 PM Open Story
A New York Times review of city records shows that the firm, Domani Inspection Services, was repeatedly accused of breaking New York City rules.
Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey
7/8/2026 11:07 PM Open Story
The Secret Service is said to have asked that the president not use the Qatari-donated jet when he left Ankara. The swap deepens questions about the retrofitting of the new plane.
After Insulting Allies at NATO Summit, Trump Says They Love Him
7/8/2026 2:59 PM Open Story
The meeting in Turkey featured President Trump at his most mercurial, veering from scorn to praise for European countries, including some whose patience with mollifying him has worn thin.
License to Make Patriot Missiles Could Help Ukraine Defend Against Russia
7/8/2026 1:07 PM Open Story
With Patriot interceptors in short supply, President Trump’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build them is a boon to Kyiv as it fights off Russian missile attacks. But it is just the start.
Which Country Has the Best-Dressed World Cup Fans?
7/8/2026 7:21 PM Open Story
At World Cup matches featuring teams from five continents, our photographer captured fans, flags, fringe, face paint and at least one horned helmet.
Judge Orders $5 Million Trump Judgment Be Released to E. Jean Carroll
7/8/2026 6:15 PM Open Story
Ms. Carroll had asked a federal judge to order the president to pay the judgment after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her.
2026 Emmy Nominations: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Lead the Pack
7/8/2026 12:14 PM Open Story
The HBO Max medical series earned 25 nominations in the drama category. And in comedy, the final season of “Hacks” set a record with 24 nominations.
Emmys Snubs and Surprises 2026: Jon Hamm, Ariana Madix and More
7/8/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
Other unexpected results include nods for Chase Infiniti and the “Love Island USA” host Ariana Madix and a snub for “The Amazing Race.”
Vance, in Wisconsin, Highlights Twin Fights, Against Fraud and Democrats
7/8/2026 2:39 PM Open Story
The vice president called Democrats “a party that is fighting for fraud,” even as he highlighted the case of a woman who was first indicted under the Biden administration.
As Progressives Rack Up Wins, Hakeem Jeffries Shrugs Off Possible Challenges
7/8/2026 5:04 PM Open Story
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said he didn’t consider the recent wave of anti-establishment victories “an overall critique of the party.”
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Demands Health Update on Mitch McConnell
7/8/2026 11:25 AM Open Story
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Speculation about his health has spread in recent days.
Family of Man Fatally Shot by ICE Agent Calls for Independent Inquiry
7/8/2026 2:25 PM Open Story
The man killed, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was mourned by his sons as a father, husband and business owner. Details of the encounter remain unclear.
Trump Says He’ll Ask Supreme Court to Rehear Citizenship Case, an Unlikely Event
7/8/2026 7:37 PM Open Story
The last time the justices granted a rehearing request after a case decision was in 1965. The court has only once reversed itself after rehearing a case.
As More Remains Are Found in Rubble From Venezuela Earthquakes, Horror Becomes Routine
7/8/2026 3:34 PM Open Story
Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.
Conor McGregor Is Said to Have Continued Use of Banned Drugs After Injury Healed
7/8/2026 1:58 PM Open Story
Conor McGregor, who will make his return to fighting this weekend, took human growth hormone and anabolic steroids after recovering from a broken leg, people with knowledge of the matter said.
How to Be a Good Guest at a Dinner Party
7/7/2026 2:35 PM Open Story
Tips for endearing yourself to your host and fellow attendees — and all but guaranteeing you’ll be asked back.
The Democrats Can’t Go On Like This
7/8/2026 8:23 PM Open Story
The trouble in Maine goes beyond a single candidate.
The World Is Marching Past an Isolationist America
7/8/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
Much of the world feared abandonment by the United States. It’s actually a new beginning.
Late Night Joins the Hunt for Mitch McConnell
7/8/2026 11:36 PM Open Story
“Apparently, people don’t like a majority senator disappearing with no explanation for three weeks,” Ronny Chieng said on Wednesday’s “Daily Show.”
Second Person in a Week Killed by Federal Task Force in Memphis
7/8/2026 7:44 PM Open Story
Tennessee authorities are investigating both shootings involving agents working with the task force in Memphis.