Today in News History
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 1910, Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2015, Philipp Mißfelder, German historian and politician (born 1979) passed away. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Platner to ‘reflect’ on campaign’s ‘best path forward’ after latest allegations
Democratic Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner on Monday shared a video to social media and said he will be taking time to “reflect” on his campaign’s “best path forward” after new allegations surfaced. The video follows a woman who previously dated Platner coming forward with allegations that the Senate hopeful sexually assaulted her five years []
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Drudge Report
· Jul 6, 2026
Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'...
Maine Dem Denies; 'Taking Time to Reflect on Best Path Forward'... (Top headline, 4th 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'...Postpones multiple events amid bombshell... Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
Zeteo
· Jul 7, 2026
First Draft: Will Platner Drop Out?
After a woman accused the Maine progressive of sexual assault, backers deserted in droves while the candidate said he would 'reflect on the best path forward.' In DC, President Trump ranted on.
Crooked Media
· Jul 2, 2026
What’s Next for Voting Rights, and Why Activism Matters (w/ Jane Fonda)
The post What’s Next for Voting Rights, and Why Activism Matters (w/ Jane Fonda) appeared first on Crooked Media.
TwistedSifter
· Jul 8, 2026
She Finally Went on a Date With a Stranger After Years in a “Cooling” Situationship. The Instant Sparks That Triggered a Full-Scale Romantic Crisis.
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Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Rep. Comer Blasts Senate GOP Over Stalled SAVE America Act
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., on Sunday sharply criticized Senate Republicans for failing to advance the SAVE America Act, intensifying pressure on GOP lawmakers as President Donald Trump’s election integrity legislation remains stalled in the Senate. During an appearance on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show,” Comer questioned why Republican []...Click to read more
Florida Politics
· Jun 27, 2026
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Bloomberg
· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jul 13, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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Jane Fonda: My Life of Protest
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Attack the System
· Jun 29, 2026
How Trump Left Afghan Refugees in Limbo
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· Jul 6, 2026
Platner 'taking the time to reflect on the best path forward' in Maine Senate race after assault allegation
Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner on Monday said that “we are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward,” just minutes after Politico published a story in which a woman who previously dated the oyster farmer alleged he had sexually assaulted her. “I wanted to directly address the troubling, serious and false allegations against me. Any accusation of non-consensual...
Conservative Review
· Jul 6, 2026
Platner 'Taking Time To Reflect' on 'Best Path Forward' Following Rape Allegation
Left-wing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is taking the time to reflect on the best path forward after an ex-girlfriend accused him of drunkenly entering her house uninvited and raping her in 2021. The post Platner 'Taking Time To Reflect' on 'Best Path Forward' Following Rape Allegation appeared first on .
RedState
· Jun 27, 2026
Hot Takes: John Cornyn Casts Shade at Americans Supporting the SAVE America Act—and It Boomerangs on Him
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The Daily Wire
· Jul 10, 2026
ABC’s ‘Bona Fide News Program’ Lies About Conservatives Committing Crimes
With Democrat Nazi Graham Platner’s meteoric rise having succumbed to gravity and crashed into Maine’s North Country due to credible allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual misconduct, The View was desperate to balance the scales for negative accusations against conservatives. So, they did what they do best: they relied on made-up garbage and ...
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