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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1931, Frank Ramsey, American basketball player and coach (died 2018) was born. In 1935, Earl Lovelace, Trinidadian journalist, author, and playwright was born. In 1972, Sean Waltman, American professional wrestler was born. In 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Kevin McCarthy Kills Irony While Discussing Platner Rape Accusation

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July 7, 2026

As most people may have read by now, Politico had some explosive reporting on US Senate candidate for Maine, Graham Platner, where a woman he dated in 2021 accused him of rape. Platner denies the accusation but is being pressured to drop out of the race, and from the video statement coming from the campaign, it looks like that very well may be the case. July 13 is the deadline for Platner to withdraw and be replaced. If he drops out by then, Maine's Democratic Party has until July 27 to name a replacement. This was a topic of discussion on this Monday's Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox, and guest host Charlie Hurt asked former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for his thoughts on the matter, and McCarthy proceeded to kill irony in the process. HURT: All right, so they manage to take him out, let's just say, in the next day or two. Then they replace him. They rig their own primary. MCCARTHY: With no primary, no choice. It sounds a lot like Biden, right? So they're going to pivot and go to Kamala Harris? Because I think had they had a primary, Kamala Harris would not have won. So the person they select now probably wouldn't be able to win a primary, and it gives the people in Maine a very short amount of time to really learn who they are.read more

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Fox News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Platner told rape victims to ‘take some responsibility’ and avoid being assaulted in vulgar resurfaced post

A 2013 Reddit post shows Graham Platner criticizing rape victims, as the Maine Democratic Senate nominee faces a rape allegation from an ex-girlfriend.

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

Drudge Report

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· Jul 6, 2026

'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for an answer'...

'Very drunk and wouldn't take no for an answer'... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her...ON THE RECORD ACCUSATIONS...Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...Postpones multiple events amid bombshell...

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Washington on Wednesday, President Donald Trump weighed in on the sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, framing the issue as a matter of credibility while noting the political fallout. “It’s very hard for them to do,” Trump said when asked if [] Trump On Air Force One: ‘Question Of Whether You Believe The Woman’ As Maine Senate Race Implodes

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner accuser says she ‘absolutely’ considers what happened to be rape

The woman who accused Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner (D) of sexually assaulting her nearly five years ago when they dated alleged Monday that she considered it to be rape. In an interview with CNN’s “The Lead,” Jenny Racicot, 41, described the alleged encounter with Platner, which was first reported by Politico. She said he...

Mother Jones

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· Jul 6, 2026

In Defense of Taylor Swift’s Bad Taste

“The more I read, the more embarrassed I am for everyone involved.” Secondhand humiliation was the looming theme of a group chat on July 3, as friends and I, like the rest of the world, took in the details that emerged from Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce inside Madison Square Garden. There was the []

Tucker Carlson

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· Jul 5, 2026

Randy Fine’s Disgusting Comments

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

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 []

NDTV

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· Jun 25, 2026

Harvey Weinstein Accuser Chooses Not To Face Another Court Battle

The charge was connected to allegations made by hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann, who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Graham Platner releases grovelling video amid facing calls from Dems to quit his campaign

Sky News host James Morrow reacts to Democratic Senate Candidate Graham Platner releasing a video addressing accusations of sexual assault. “This Platner guy was bad news from the beginning,” Mr Morrow said. “Whatever these latest horrific allegations are, it’s just bizarre the Democrats would go near him.”

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dem Star’s Accuser Fights Back Tears as She Recalls Alleged Attack

CNNA woman who accused Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of assault made her first on-camera interview Tuesday, telling CNN about Platner’s alleged abuse.Lyndsey Fifield, 40, appeared on CNN’s The Lead, where she discussed her allegation in the wake of a separate claim of rape by Jenny Racicot. Fifield fought back tears as Tapper recounted Racicot’s story, becoming visibly emotional and taking a moment to compose herself as Tapper described Platner’s behavior the morning after Racicot alleges he assaulted her.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Conservative Review

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· Jul 7, 2026

ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic #MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor

In June, the New York Times reported that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, fantasized about raping a home intruder in order to prove he was dominant.The post ANALYSIS: Graham Platner's Alleged Rape Not a 'Classic MeToo' Case, According to NYT Reporter Jodi Kantor appeared first on .

Independent Journal Review

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· Jul 9, 2026

Disturbing Allegations Emerge Against Another Democrat Candidate

On Monday, the same day rape allegations shook the campaign of Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, the San Francisco Chronicle published an investigation into a separate allegation involving San Francisco cafe owner and Board of Supervisors candidate Manny Yekutiel. The allegation dates back to 2020. According to the Chronicle, LGBT activist Brad Chapin accused []

POLITICO - Politics

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bernie Sanders says he told Graham Platner to ‘step aside’

It’s Sanders’ first comment since POLITICO reported on Monday that a woman who dated Platner says he sexually assaulted her.

Attack the System

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· Jul 12, 2026

Imperial Rape Culture at the Dawn of the Israeli Century

By Nicky Reid aka Comrade Hermit Exile in Happy Valley Nobody likes to talk about rape, but it seems morally absurd not to considering that it seems to be everywhere you look; from frat row to death row, from the Vatican to Nickelodeon, from ICE to the IDF, [] The post Imperial Rape Culture at the Dawn of the Israeli Century first appeared on Attack the System.

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner denies new allegations of sexual assault

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is denying a new allegation of sexual assault, an explosive development injecting tumult into a race that is central to the Democratic Party’s path to winning back the Senate. Despite the denial, Platner said in a video that he is taking “time to reflect on the best path forward” with his candidacy.

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 12, 2026

The Onion Has Taken Over Infowars With a Gloriously Deranged Parody

“What greater irony would it be for Infowars to be turned into this artsy-fartsy comedy streaming site?”

Politizoom

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· Jul 6, 2026

Is Graham Platner the new Al Franken?

This is like a movie where the villain (in this case Susan Collins) gets the upper hand in the middle of the third act. Graham Platner now has an accusation of sexual assault against him. He made a video to address it and vaguely alluded to pausing his campaign but he didn’t speak of suspending

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 8, 2026

SEE IT: Compare Swalwell, Platner’s Nearly Identical Denials

Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner released a video denying the accusations of sexual misconduct, disturbing and abusive behavior, and even rape — but some quickly noticed that his speech sounded familiar. When viewed side by side with a video from disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) — who resigned after multiple women accused him ...

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'

Le Monde

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· Jun 26, 2026

Prosecutors drop rape charges against Harvey Weinstein after three trials end without verdict

The former producer was accused by actress Jessica Mann, who was 27 at the time, of raping her in a New York hotel room in March 2013, shortly after they met at a party. Weinstein is already in prison for other sex offenses, so will remain behind bars.

Irish Star

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· Jul 1, 2026

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan finally addresses explosive Kevin Costner exit that blew up show

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan finally addressed his alleged feud with Kevin Costner on The Bill Simmons Podcast, detailing why Kevin exited the show

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Just want the truth out there’

Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her...Click to read more

Us Weekly

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· Jul 7, 2026

Brianna Chickenfry Slams Rumors She’s Dating West Wilson: 'The F***?'

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia set the record straight on those West Wilson dating rumors. “Says who? The f***? Me? West Wilson?” Brianna, 27, said in a TikTok video posted on Monday, July 6. “Have you guys even seen the podcast episodes I made about that man?” The Barstool Sports personality seemingly made a subtle reference to []

RTÉ News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Dunderrow women speak publicly after years of silence

This week, victims of sexual abuse at Cork primary school called on the Government to take responsibility for the trauma they suffered. Our correspondent Ailbhe Conneely tells their story.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 29, 2026

Former sports coach told gardaí he 'never heard of' some complainants he allegedly abused

The man is accused of indecently assaulting four girls in the 1970s and 1980s, and attempting to rape one of them.

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 24, 2026

“It’s His Own Fault”: Woman Blamed by Entire Family After Soon-to-Be Ex Gets Fired for Stalking Her at Work

Yeah, no one should feel sorry for him. The post “It’s His Own Fault”: Woman Blamed by Entire Family After Soon-to-Be Ex Gets Fired for Stalking Her at Work appeared first on TwistedSifter.

BBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation

The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is categorically false.

JFeed

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· 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.

KSAT San Antonio

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· 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.

The i Paper

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· Jul 5, 2026

Farage spent years honing Reform’s brand. Now he’s trashing it

Anne McElvoy: A second scandal has hit him – and it will be even harder to shrug off

National Republican Congressional Committee

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· Jul 7, 2026

Corrupt Harvie Refuses to Condemn Platner

Graham Platner was just accused of sexual assault in a bombshell report. After standing by him despite his Nazi tattoo and stories of abusive behavior, even many of Platner’s fellow radical Democrats are condemning him and calling on him to drop out. Yet corrupt Bob Harvie, the subject of an FBI investigation, remains silent. Harvie is so beholden to the [] The post Corrupt Harvie Refuses to Condemn Platner appeared first on NRCC.

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