Politics
Political Allegations and Tariffs
Graham Platner (D) is accused of pressuring a state lawmaker to replace him on the ballot amid sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, lawmakers are pushing for stricter regulations in medically-assisted suicide and addressing discrimination claims. Trump's latest tariff proposal faces criticism.
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The Hill
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to set up new monitoring rules for hospices to root out discrimination against vulnerable populations in the provision of medically-assisted suicide. In a letter sent to Kennedy on Thursday,
2026-07-09 14:56 UTC
The Hill
A state lawmaker in Maine claimed Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) urged her to put her name in the ring to replace him on the ballot after he suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. State Rep. Valli Geiger (D) told local outlet WMTW that Platner talked with her earlier this
2026-07-09 15:06 UTC