Lindsey Halligan made a startling revelation at MAGA July 4 bash: report

DCC's Faith Ward on Social Media Drama and More Us Weekly Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 25, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders breakout Faith Ward addressed being confronted by DCC director Kelli Finglass over unflattering teenage photos during season 3 of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts. Ward told Us the []

Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents

It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a bombshell. On July 6, 2026, Politico published the detailed account of a Maine woman who said she had been sexually assaulted by Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner almost five years ago. Platner ...

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PBS CEO recounts dramatic year for organzation, calls legal battle with Trump 'the most sobering moment'

Speaking a the Aspen Institute's Ideas Festival, PBS CEO Paula Kerger recounts the dramatic year her outlet faced as Republicans pulled funding.

The Fight Over Trans Girls’ Sports Participation Moves to the November Ballot

This story was originally reported by Brooke Migdon of The 19th. Meet Brooke and read more of their reporting on...

How Toxic Masculinity Took Over the Texas Senate Race

Samantha Grasso The battle between James Talarico and Ken Paxton has been overwhelmed by demagogic gender politics. The post How Toxic Masculinity Took Over the Texas Senate Race appeared first on The Nation.

'Heavily intoxicated': Woman says Senate nominee raped her in 2021

A woman said Monday that Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, entered her home without permission and raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies. 0:00 Jenny Racicot describes meeting Platner in 2021 2:23 Does she have political motivations for making these claims? 4:35 Jenny describes what she saw in his eyes as the alleged assault occurred 7:24 Platner seemed aware that what he was doing was wrong at times 9:11 What happened after the alleged assault Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #election #grahamplatner #News

Kathie Lee Gifford Shares She "Wanted to Die" After Multiple Surgeries

Kathie Lee Gifford is looking back at a difficult chapter. The former Kathie Lee and Hoda cohost shares insight into the debilitating pain she experienced while recovering from surgeries for...

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.

Esther’s Army

Talking to Katie Gaddini about her “I spy” sociological study of how conservative, largely evangelical Christian women were increasingly become the backbone of MAGA support was an eye opener. Gaddini had spent almost a decade interviewing people who were both big and small in the movement in order to get a grip on what was happening. Her interest had been piqued, because she had been raised in the milieu that produced many of these women.

प्रत्यक्ष कार्यकारी नेपाली समाजका लागि उपयुक्त हुँदैनः पूर्वराष्ट्रपति भण्डारी

काठमाडौं । पूर्वराष्ट्रपति विद्यादेवी भण्डारीले जननेता मदन भण्डारीद्वारा प्रतिपादित ‘जनताको बहुदलीय जनवाद’ (जबज) आजपनि उत्तिकै सान्दर्भिक रहेको बताएकी छिन्। आइतबार काठमाडौंमा ‘मदन भण्डारी राष्ट्रिय पुरस्कार’ हस्तान्तरण समारोहलाई सम्बोधन गर्दै भण्डारीले कुनै एक निर्वाचनको परिणामका आधारमा कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलन वा जबजको भविष्यबारे हतारमा निष्कर्ष निकाल्न नहुने बताएकी हुन्। उनले नेपाली कम्युनिष्ट आन्दोलनका शीर्ष नेताहरूलाई एउटै मञ्चमा ल्याएर []

‘We need experience’: Teachers union leader backs Debbie Wasserman Schultz in CD 20

The educator says the longtime Congresswoman has a history defending teachers. The post ‘We need experience’: Teachers union leader backs Debbie Wasserman Schultz in CD 20 appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

The women who wouldn’t let climate data disappear

Rebecca Lindsey is no stranger to challenging the status quo. From an early age, she built a reputation for being outspoken. Her mother, a teacher, encouraged an inquisitive spirit on Lindsey and her sister Mary, even to the chagrin of administrators at the schools they attended. Lindsey recalled a time when a high school principal []

Holly Willoughby's 'rival' relaunch: Presenter will make her next move in DAYS and the timing is a real kick in the teeth for Cat and Ben. All the exclusive details revealed by ALISON BOSHOFF

Holly Willoughby's 'rival' relaunch: Presenter will make her next move in DAYS and the timing is a real kick in the teeth for Cat and Ben. All the exclusive details revealed by ALISON BOSHOFF

See Lindsey Graham make final public appearance prior to his death

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, died at age 71 on Saturday. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a "brief and sudden illness," his office posted on X early on Sunday. NBC News said emergency personnel had responded to a call for cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home on Saturday night. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/12/lindsey-graham-dead-71-illness/90891945007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

I’m a Democratic strategist. I won't stay silent about Graham Platner.

I have spent weeks following this story. I have watched allegations, denials, explanations, interviews, and competing narratives unfold in real time. What has stayed with me is not the politics. It’s the women.

Kathy Griffin, 65, who got canceled for beheaded Trump photos launches relationship with 22-year-old

Kathy Griffin previously made headlines after she posed with a faux bloody and beheaded head of Donald Trump. She's once again making headlines for her latest relationship

There’s something about Mary Bennet

The star and writer of BritBox's The Other Bennet Sister on why the Pride Prejudice wallflower resonates

What We’re Reading: Lindsey Graham, RIP, Hollywood Troubles, Patriot Front Psy-Op … And More

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Who is Jenny Racicot? Woman alleges Graham Platner sexually assaulted her; details surface

Who is Jenny Racicot? Learn about the Maine woman accusing Graham Platner of sexual assault, why she came forward, and Platner's response.

New York Times report roasted after complaining about Fourth of July flyovers in DC: ‘Feels like the apocalypse’

WASHINGTON — DC was a little busy going full America for this New York Times reporter. A famed ex-NPR host-turned-podcaster for the Gray Lady ignited a social media firestorm for railing against the dozens of military flyovers that roared across DC’s skies to mark America’s 250th birthday. Lulu Garcia-Navarro, who hosts “The Interview” for The []

MKUltra hearing turns into intense grilling of NIH researcher about the origins of COVID-19

A House of Representatives hearing on the CIA‘s MKUltra mind control program descended into a political thrashing when Republicans quizzed former NIH researcher Elizabeth Ginexi about “integrity problems” and “trust issues” in American medical research. The House oversight committee’s Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets billed its Tuesday morning hearing as an effort []

CNN reporter frightened by weather while reporting outside of the White House

CNN Senior White House correspondent Betsy Klein was startled on air when thunder and lightning broke out during a live report on July 9. Klein was a few seconds into a segment for The Lead With Jake Tapper when a bolt of lightning lit the sky, prompting her to exclaim, “My gosh!” A loud thunderclap...

'A Woman of Substance': Channel 4 hit drama renewed for Season 2

'A Woman of Substance': Channel 4 hit drama renewed for Season 2

Serving a husband, God and America: Young female conservatives gather at San Antonio's Turning Point summit

In early June, around 3,000 women attended the Women's Leadership Summit in San Antonio, Texas. This annual event brings together a variety of conservative figures and influencers, relying on the extensive network of Turning Point USA, founded by right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was murdered in 2025. After convincing a majority of young men to vote for Trump in 2024, the organization now targets female voters from Gen Z.

Nolan’s Feminist Odyssey Diminishes Women

Photo Credit:Image: Lupita Nyong’o. Credit: Gage Skidmore via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0. Gage SkidmoreBy William SullivanSelf-destructive feminism strikes the Western canon yet again.

A New Sexual Assault Accusation Rocks Maine Democrat Graham Platner

A 41-year-old Maine woman has accused embattled Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexually assaulting her nearly five years ago, according to a bombshell Politico report published Monday. Politico interviewed 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot three times over the past two weeks and reviewed documents and witness accounts that it reported corroborated her allegations. Racicot ...

‘I Believe Jenny’: MN Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Now Believes a Woman

‘I Believe Jenny’: MN Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Now Believes a Woman

Badenoch in Angry Confrontation With Bridget Phillipson After PMQs Barb

Bridget Phillipson and Liz Kendall confronted Kemi Badenoch after PMQs to complain about the Tory leader’s language in the session. Badenoch provided a blistering assessment of the Education Secretary as a “spiteful class warrior” who is also incompetent. She also brought up Guido’s story from yesterday on what teachers think of Phillipson Liz Kendall allegedly complained

The Midwesterner: Haley Stevens collects $1 million from K Street lobbyists while criticizing Abdul El-Sayed over financial transparency

Haley Stevens collects 1 million from K Street lobbyists while criticizing Abdul El-Sayed over financial transparencyVictor SkinnerThe MidwesternerJuly 1, 2026 As some Michigan U.S. Senate candidates proudly tout campaigns devoid of corporate PAC funds, Congresswoman Haley Stevens has taken a different route. The Birmingham Democrat has raked in nearly 2.3 million in corporate PAC donations []