Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 1985, Trell Kimmons, American sprinter was born. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. 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.

Sanders Urges Platner to Leave Race

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Sanders Urges Platner to Leave Race

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is calling on Graham Platner to drop out of the race for senator of Maine,

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Coffman Chronicle

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· Jul 8, 2026

Graham Platner Denies Sexual Assault Allegation as Democrats Press Him to Withdraw

Graham Platner’s denial of a sexual assault allegation has not stopped a rapid Democratic push for him to leave Maine’s U.S.

NBC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner faces growing calls to drop out after rape allegation

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing growing calls to drop out of the race after he was accused of rape. He denies the allegation. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Bernie Sanders calls on Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday said he told Democrat Graham Platner to withdraw from the race for Maine Senate in the wake of a report alleging Platner sexually assaulted a woman he was dating in 2021. “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine,” Sanders said in a brief...

Fox News

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· Jul 7, 2026

'F---ING IDIOTS': Top female operatives torch Platner enablers as rape allegation rocks Dem campaign

Dem operatives Neera Tanden and Shannon Watts demand Graham Platner exit the Maine Senate race as new rape allegation rocks the Democratic Party.

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Graham Platner announces plan to withdraw from Maine Senate race

Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman who dated him said he drunkenly forced her to have sex despite her telling him to stop. Platner denies the allegation. #maine #usa #platner Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Punching Bag Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Graham Platner Accused of Rape – and Rats Jump from Sinking Ship

Democrats Rush for the Exits Just weeks after rallying behind Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, many of his highest profile supporters are now scrambling to distance themselves from a campaign suddenly engulfed by a rape allegation. The rapid reversal has been striking. Politicians who defended or overlooked earlier controversies are now calling for Platner to [] The post Graham Platner Accused of Rape – and Rats Jump from Sinking Ship appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

BingNews

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· Jun 22, 2026

Comment s'explique la défaite de Kamala Harris?

Le poids écrasant des thÚmes de l'immigration et de l'inflation, le vote pro-Trump des électeurs masculins, noirs ou latinos, une entrée en campagne trop tardive et pas assez distanciée de Joe Biden: ...

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Maine Democratic Party calls on Platner to drop out as sexual assault allegation emerges

The leadership of the Maine Democratic Party urged Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race Monday, after a bombshell Politico report accusing Platner of sexual assault. Platner insisted the allegation is “categorically false” but said his campaign is reflecting on “the best path forward.” “Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but []...Click to read more

World Israel News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Progressives push for anti-Israel Platner replacement, spread conspiracies about exit

The pressure campaign follows Platner’s exit from the race Wednesday night after a former partner accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2021. The post Progressives push for anti-Israel Platner replacement, spread conspiracies about exit appeared first on World Israel News.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

Platner embodies Democrat hypocrisy

Staggering hypocrisy and pretense pervade Democrat arguments for and against Graham Platner. The lowlife candidate from Maine finally quit the Senate race on July 8. State and national Democratic parties turned against their man when a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. There is some countervailing evidence to support his denials, but the hideous []

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘We f*****g hate you’: Far-left Democrat brutally heckled by LGBTIQ protesters over Israel support

California State Senator Scott Wiener was ruthlessly heckled by far-left LGBTQ protesters while attending San Francisco’s Trans March. On Friday, Wiener was confronted by a former supporter who praised the Democrat’s past legislation before blasting his support of Israel. The viral moment occurred as Pride Weekend began, with Wiener walking through the park as protesters hurled expletive-filled insults at him. Dimitry Yakoushkin posted the clip to X, which showed him confronting Wiener on his position on the war in Gaza. “I think your policy on the genocide is terrible. I think you do not belong here,” Yakoushkin said. As Wiener continued to walk through the park, Yakoushkin and other protesters began yelling at the Democrat, with many yelling, “We f*****g hate you.”

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. Retaliates Against Iran

Plus, Bernie Sanders encourages Graham Platner to exit the Maine Senate race, and WSJ’s game shows whether you can save a penalty kick.

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

9 possible candidates who could replace Platner on Maine’s ballot

Democratic nominee Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Senate race in Maine sets up a rush to replace him on the ballot. Platner faced growing calls to exit the race in recent days after a sexual assault allegation from a former partner and claims from another ex-girlfriend that he repeatedly removed protection without her consent while []

Chicago Reader

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· Jun 26, 2026

Chicago youth fight for a better future through the summer Environmental Justice Freedom School

Traveling to Black Oaks Center, a Black-owned farm located in Pembroke, Illinois, roughly 80 miles south of Chicago, Derion Melton looked out at the farmland as he ate his lunch, taking it all in. “The fact that I’m far from home is already a big thing in itself,” Melton said. “I’m not in my own [] The post Chicago youth fight for a better future through the summer Environmental Justice Freedom School appeared first on Chicago Reader.

Crooks and Liars

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· Jun 25, 2026

Racist Watters Calls Election Of Mamdani-Endorsed Candidates 'Third World Takeover'

We all knew the red-baiting would be bad after several of candidates endorsed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primaries this week, but Fox's Jesse Watters decided to take it to a whole new level on this Wednesday's The Five. Here's Watters, like all of them on that sorry excuse for news network, conflating Socialism with Communism and Democratic Socialists, none of which are the same, and tossing in lots of fearmongering that the world is going to come to an end because everyone on the left supposedly wants to steal right-wingers' stuff and race-baiting about the number of immigrants that live in New York City. PERINO: Jesse, there's feels like there's this momentum behind this DSA guys and Zohran Mamdani barely won his election, but now he's leading the party. WATTERS: Well, hips is cooked. So is Schumer. They have no clout. They got rocked on their home turf. So bye bye. read more

National Republican Congressional Committee

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· Jul 9, 2026

Graham Platner is Out. Never Forget What Matt Dunlap Let Slide.

Alleged rapist and Nazi-lover Graham Platner has dropped out of the Senate race. But we can’t forget all of the horrific behavior that out of touch Matt Dunlap let slide before he did so. Dunlap proudly backed Platner, even appearing with him at campaign events as recently as last month, and here’s a look at the disturbing reports [] The post Graham Platner is Out. Never Forget What Matt Dunlap Let Slide. appeared first on NRCC.

RedState

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· Jul 7, 2026

More Dems Flee Platner, As Woman Acccusing Him Does Live Interview Laying Out More

More Dems Flee Platner, As Woman Acccusing Him Does Live Interview Laying Out More

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 10, 2026

Graham Platner Ends Senate Bid With Profane Political Message

Graham Platner, the scandal-ridden Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine, officially withdrew from the race Friday, days after suspending his campaign amid mounting allegations of rape, sexual misconduct, and scrutiny over a Nazi tattoo. Platner submitted a formal withdrawal letter to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State, ending his candidacy after initially ...

Twitchy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling

Wait ... WUT?! Graham Platner Campaign Is Hiring and the Role They're Hiring for Is So VERY Telling

Townhall

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· Jun 30, 2026

Lefty Journo Tries Dunking on Great American State Fair Attendance, Gets Wrecked by a Timestamp Instead

Lefty Journo Tries Dunking on Great American State Fair Attendance, Gets Wrecked by a Timestamp Instead

Louder With Crowder

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· Jun 25, 2026

🔮 Watch! x (Sources)

Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium!Another day and the migrants are back out on the street proving that diversity is and always will be our greatest strength.Wait, you mean pleasuring yourself on a public beach isn’t acceptable behavior? They just can’t help but be awful. Congress has gotten together and passed a bill that might actually benefit American citizens. The catch: Trump is holding off on signing it in order to get the SAVE Act passed. Bold strategy. We’ll see if it pays off.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 22, 2026

The Case for Progressive Patriotism

There's a reason the groups most valued by progressives-people of color, the poor, residents of the 'global South'-want to migrate to America, writes Coleman Hughes.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign, Forcing Democrats to Pivot in Crucial Maine Race

Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine on Wednesday promised to formally withdraw from the race, after a string of controversies including an accusation of sexual assault plunged one of the most competitive races in the 2026 midterm elections into turmoil. The suspension by the former U.S. Marine, announced in a video posted on social media, is...

New Boston Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Maura Healey, Elizabeth Warren Un-Endorse Graham Platner Amid Rape Allegations

Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren joined Democrats calling on Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit after a new rape allegation.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Endorsement Exodus: Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Urged to Quit Race After Assault Bombshell

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is facing a massive wave of high-profile defections and calls to exit the race following a report accusing him of a 2021 sexual assault, throwing the high-stakes campaign into immediate jeopardy. Platner issued a direct, categorical denial of the allegations on Monday, but the pushback from inside his own [] Endorsement Exodus: Maine Senate Nominee Graham Platner Urged to Quit Race After Assault Bombshell

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

Will Graham Platner drop out? Stephen King slams Trump as Maine democrat faces assault allegations; ‘Abuser in chief’

Graham Platner faces pressure to quit the Senate race after a sexual assault allegation, as Stephen King calls out Trump.

Mississippi Free Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

Opinion | In Mississippi, Redistricting Is Still About Race

Chris Danielson writes about how redistricting efforts in Mississippi are based far more in race than they are in partisan politics. The post Opinion | In Mississippi, Redistricting Is Still About Race appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 3, 2026

MAGA Rep’s Spectacular Racism Self-Own Immediately Backfires

Tom Williams / Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)A MAGA congressman’s attempt to defend himself from accusations of racism has spectacularly backfired. “The left has one debate tactic: call you a racist and pray you shut up. I never will,” Texas Rep. Brandon Gill posted on Thursday as a pull quote on X over a brooding profile shot of himself. “Calling us racist doesn’t work anymore,” he added in the caption. None of the irony of Gill’s Thursday post was lost in the comments section. Read more at The Daily Beast.

National Republican Senatorial Committee

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· Jun 25, 2026

Bernie Sanders Headlines Texas Democrat Convention

Zohran Mamdani’s hand-picked socialists steamrolled the Democrat establishment’s preferred candidates in New York’s primary races this week. Now, socialist Bernie Sanders is headed to Texas for the Democrat Convention with James Talarico. Talarico and Sanders are one and the same, they want to raise taxes on families, protect criminal illegals, implement the extreme Green New Deal agenda, and allow men in women’s bathrooms. “’God is nonbinary’ James []

JFeed

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mamdani: "It's Time for Graham Platner to Drop Out of the Race"

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Graham Platner should drop out of Maine's Senate race, joining Schumer, Warren, and Khanna after a sexual assault allegation rocked his campaign.

KTTH – 770 AM – Seattle

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· Jun 29, 2026

Rantz: Scott Wiener got bullied by the mob his own Democratic party built

Scott Wiener got chased out of San Francisco's Trans March by his own base over Israel. Rantz says Democrats built this mob, then acted shocked when it bit.

The 19th News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Platner faces pressure to drop out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, is facing mounting pressure to drop out of the race following an allegation of sexual assault, which he’s denied. Platner, a military veteran, oyster farmer and first-time candidate, launched his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins last August in one of the most competitive U.S. Senate []

PBS NewsHour

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· Jul 8, 2026

Succession fight is underway as calls mount for Graham Platner to drop out of Senate race

The allegation reported Monday prompted a chorus of calls for Platner to depart the high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins, which could decide party control of the Senate.

Florida Politics

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· Jun 27, 2026

Byron Donalds keeps lapping the GOP field as rivals scrape for cash

The race is no more competitive as time goes on. The post Byron Donalds keeps lapping the GOP field as rivals scrape for cash appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

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