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Bernie Sanders Advises Platner to ‘Step Aside’ After Rape Allegation

Talking Points Memo

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July 6, 2026

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Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner continued to hemorrhage support Tuesday as prominent backer Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) jumped ship. “I...

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RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus

Platner Rape Accuser’s Reason for Not Coming Forward Sooner Is Peak Liberal Mind Virus

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 21, 2026

Trump Says UK Prime Minister Resigning in Wake of Damning Rape Gang Report

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—President Donald Trump announced British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down days after the release of a report saying 250,000 girls were raped by Muslim “grooming gangs” in the United Kingdom. Restore Britain Member of Parliament Rupert Lowe released the “Rape Gang Inquiry Report” on Tuesday, stoking fury at Starmer, a former...

Daily Mail

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· Jun 30, 2026

Starmer accused of delivering 'half-measures' with £15billion defence funding plan...and anger grows as there is STILL no firm date for reaching 3 per cent of GDP

Starmer accused of delivering 'half-measures' with £15billion defence funding plan...and anger grows as there is STILL no firm date for reaching 3 per cent of GDP

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK PM Starmer Announces Resignation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he intends to step down, pledging to ensure a smooth and orderly transition of power.

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· Jul 7, 2026

Democrats pull Platner support after rape allegation

Democrats pull Platner support after rape allegation

Off The Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

GOP Sen. Banks introduces bill to ban sexualization of children at school

Exclusive: GOP Sen. Jim Banks Introduces Bill to Ban Sexualization of Children at School U.S. Congressman Jim Banks speaking with attendees at the Republican Jewish Coalition039Gage Skidmore via Flickr Katherine Hamilton26 Jun 20269 4:04 Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced a bill on Wednesday evening that would ban the sexualization of students at K-12 schools. The []...Click to read more

News24

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· Jun 22, 2026

News24 | UK Prime Minister Starmer preparing to resign after ‘overwhelming pressure’ - reports

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down soon, UK media has reported, as his likely successor is expected to be sworn in as an MP.

Independent Journal Review

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· Jun 21, 2026

Trump Announces British Prime Minister Kier Starmer’s Resignation

President Donald Trump announced British Prime Minister Kier Starmer will step down days after the release of a report saying 250,000 girls were raped by Muslim “grooming gangs” in the United Kingdom. Restore Britain

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 22, 2026

UN Watch chief seeks indictment of UNRWA head

Hillel Neuer accused outgoing commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini of enabling Hamas and called for criminal charges.

The Standard

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· Jun 29, 2026

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward raped woman in car, court told

The 28-year-old denies two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault.

The Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Trump has sought

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Forssell: UNHCR changes guidelines after rape conviction

Forssell: UNHCR changes guidelines after rape conviction

NDTV

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· Jun 22, 2026

Keir Starmer On The Brink With Resignation Plan Expected Imminently

Keir Starmer faces calls to step down after Andy Burnham's election victory boosts leadership challenge prospects.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK's Burnham, frontrunner to replace Starmer, says too soon for talk of an election

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced earlier on Monday that he was stepping down.

RTÉ News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Starmer reportedly set to quit as Burnham sworn in as MP

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could set out plans to step down as soon as today, UK media has reported.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 6, 2026

Postpones multiple events amid bombshell...

Postpones multiple events amid bombshell... (Top headline, 5th story, link) Related stories:Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her...ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS...'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for an answer'...Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...

Russia Today

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· Jun 21, 2026

Starmer could step down as early as Monday – Telegraph

Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to step down as UK prime minister after senior Labour figures urged him to set out a departure timeline Read Full Article at RT.com

Townhall

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· Jul 7, 2026

This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'

This Democrat Just Called Rape Allegations Against Graham Platner 'Shiny New Thing to Scare People'

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 22, 2026

Keir Starmer resigns: Prime Minister sets out timetable to leave number 10 within weeks

PM Keir Starmer step downs as prime minister on Monday amid mounting Labour pressure for a leadership change in favour of Andy Burnham, as internal tensions within the party intensify.

Fox News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure

British PM Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down, with senior Labour figures expecting a statement on his future as early as next week.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 6, 2026

Platner to ‘reflect’ on campaign’s ‘best path forward’ after being hit with sexual assault allegations

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday responded to a bombshell report in which a woman accused him of sexual assault, calling the allegations false but saying he will be taking time to “reflect” on his campaign’s “best path forward.” The video comes after a woman who previously dated Platner came forward with allegations []

Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 8, 2026

Graham Platner Faces Democratic Calls to Withdraw After Rape Allegation

Democrats are moving quickly to distance themselves from Graham Platner after a rape allegation against the Maine U.S.

AllSides

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· Jun 21, 2026

Starmer is ready to resign, say allies

Allies of Sir Keir Starmer believe he is preparing to step down after facing an evaporation of support over the weekend

emptywheel

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Stories Todd Blanche Fabricates about Antifa

DOJ appears to be attempting two things with the Minnesota anti-ICE indictment: laying a framework to criminalize left opposition nationally, and ret-conning a story about the invasion of Minnesota. The post The Stories Todd Blanche Fabricates about Antifa appeared first on emptywheel.

CBNNews

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK Prime Minister Starmer Stepping Down as Country Roiled by Immigration Concerns

The United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping down. Less than two years after he won a landslide election, Starmer announced his resignation today.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner should drop out of Maine's US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner should step aside after a sexual assault allegation.

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Democratic Senate nominee faces rape allegation

Democrat Graham Platner is denying a rape allegation while saying he's reassessing his campaign. NBC News Ryan Nobles reports.

Marca

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· Apr 27, 2026

Payet's fall from grace after retirement and sexual violence accusations: "He was a monster, he made me his slave"

Payet's fall from grace after retirement and sexual violence accusations: "He was a monster, he made me his slave"

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 21, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs

Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that he will step down as prime minister, after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham.

Economic Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh says he will stick by 2% inflation target, vows to bring in real-time economic data for making interest rate decisions

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh declared unwavering commitment to the 2 inflation target, signaling no monetary policy easing despite President Trump's calls for rate cuts. Warsh emphasized the Fed's independence and announced plans to leverage real-time economic data.

Arise News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Trump Says Starmer ‘Will Resign’ As Reports Hint At Possible Exit Monday 

President Donald Trump predicts Starmer’s resignation as reports suggest the UK prime minister could step down on Monday.

Twitchy

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· Jul 6, 2026

Politico: Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Troubling, Serious, and False'

Politico: Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: 'Troubling, Serious, and False'

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nebraska Republican met with boos when defending One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) was confronted with boos Tuesday night while defending President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package during a town hall. The exchange came after he was asked what he planned to do to protect benefits for people with disabilities. “Well, under the one big, beautiful bill,” Flood began, before being drowned out...

Real Clear Politics

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Nazi Tattoo Should Have Been Enough

Scandal-ridden Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has been accused of rape. Democrats are finally turning on him. They should have done so a long time ago.

Times of India

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· Jul 5, 2026

Trump delays $5m sexual abuse payout to Jean Carroll; latter senses conspiracy

Trump delays $5m sexual abuse payout to Jean Carroll; latter senses conspiracy

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