Does a Sex Assault Claim Kill a Political Career? It Depends.
The swift exit of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race followed Eric Swalwell’s similar exit from the California governor’s…
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Mr. Platner’s withdrawal, which comes after a woman accused him of rape, creates deep uncertainty in a race that both…
As Progressives Rack Up Wins, Hakeem Jeffries Shrugs Off Possible Challenges
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times, Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, said he didn’t consider the…
Security Precaution Led Trump to Use Old Air Force One in Leaving Turkey
The Secret Service is said to have asked that the president not use the Qatari-donated jet when he left Ankara….
Democrats Grow Frustrated as Graham Platner Resists Dropping Out Quickly in Maine
Two days after a woman accused Graham Platner of rape, he had not given up his Senate nomination in Maine,…
U.S. Begins Second Day of Strikes Against Iran
President Trump said earlier that a cease-fire was over and warned that the United States would probably hit Iran “hard.”
Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.
Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any…
As the World Cup Takes a Break, So Do N.Y.C. Bars: ‘It’s a Sigh of Relief’
Wednesday was the first day since June 11 with no World Cup matches. For run-down restaurant workers who also handled…
Iran Truce ‘Over,’ Trump Says, as He Threatens More Strikes
As both sides accused each other of violating a cease-fire signed three weeks ago, the temporary agreement appeared on the…