Politics
Platner Accusations and Khanna's Response
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) responded to accusations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, stating they were not surprising to voters in the Pine Tree State. Meanwhile, President Trump appointed Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, despite his lack of relevant experience.
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The Hill
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, an unqualified individual with no experience in intelligence or national security, as Acting Director of National Intelligence, prioritizing his own self-interest over America's national security.
2026-06-07 18:00 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said the latest accusations about Maine oyster farmer and Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) were not "a surprise" to Pine Tree State voters. Khanna appeared on CBS News's "Face the Nation," where host Margaret Brennan pressed him about Platner, whom he supports.
2026-06-07 18:21 UTC