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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. In 2024, Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Dem Star Officially Ends Senate Bid After Sex Assault Claim
Graeme Sloan / Getty ImagesEmbattled Democrat Graham Platner has officially withdrawn from the Maine Senate race, formally ceding the field as Democrats scramble to replace him before the looming November election.The 41-year-old oyster farmer and veteran announced his decision in a letter sent to Maine’s Secretary of State’s Office and posted on X on Friday, just four days after a bombshell sex assault allegation. Democrats now face a speedy July 27 deadline to submit a replacement nominee to face off against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Rep. Ro Khanna rescinds endorsement of Platner, calls on him to end campaign
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Monday called on Graham Platner to end his Senate bid in Maine after a disturbing rape allegation was leveled against him. “I’ve been very clear that sexual assault or violence against women is a red line,” Khanna wrote on X. “These allegations are very serious and credible. “Graham Platner should []...Click to read more
JFeed
· Jul 7, 2026
Rape Allegation Rocks U.S. Senate Race: Anti-Israel Democratic Nominee Faces Calls to Quit
A Maine woman has accused Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Platner categorically denies the allegation, while Democratic leaders warn they may abandon one of the party’s most important Senate races.
Loonie Politics
· Jul 7, 2026
Democrats’ narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation
A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority. Republicans currently have a 53-47 advantage in the Senate, and Maine is viewed as a necessary win for Democrats to gain the [] The post Democrats’ narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation appeared first on Loonie Politics.
MS NOW
· Jul 5, 2026
McMorrow ends Michigan Senate Democratic primary bid taking no sides
McMorrow’s announcement clears a path for a two-way race between Rep. Haley Stevens and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. The post McMorrow ends Michigan Senate Democratic primary bid taking no sides appeared first on MS NOW.
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Michigan Democratic Senate primary narrows to one-on-one matchup
In today’s issue: One of the most contentious Democratic Senate primaries this year is now set to be a head-to-head matchup between the two wings of the party. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) suspended her campaign Sunday after seeing a significant drop in polls. That leaves the contest between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and progressive former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed. The timing is critical, as...
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· Jun 23, 2026
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Related coverage for "Dem Star Officially Ends Senate Bid After Sex Assault Claim": Off The Press — Rep. Ro Khanna rescinds endorsement of Platner, calls on him to end campaign. JFeed — Rape Allegation Rocks U.S. Senate Race: Anti-Israel Democratic Nominee Faces Calls to Quit. Loonie Politics — Democrats’ narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation. MS NOW — McMorrow ends Michigan Senate Democratic primary bid taking no sides. The Hill — Michigan Democratic Senate primary narrows to one-on-one matchup . The Week — Senate passes bipartisan housing bill