| Platner Supporters Struggle to Come to Terms With Campaign’s Death Knell
- Many voters said they expected Graham Platner, the state’s Democratic nominee for Senate, to exit the race after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of sexual assault.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:18:49 +0000
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| ICE Officer Kills a Mexican Man in Houston
- The agency said the man was an “illegal alien” who had tried to run over the agent, though no evidence was immediately offered.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:08:29 +0000
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| U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
- The military operation came hours after the U.S. Treasury revoked a waiver allowing global sales of Iranian oil.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:02:04 +0000
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| Midtown Evacuations Scramble Plans for Hotel Guests
- At least two hotels near the unstable building were evacuated, stranding travelers and forcing guests to clamber for alternative accommodation.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:00:30 +0000
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| These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
- Mr. Platner has not yet withdrawn from the race after a rape allegation, but Democrats in the state and nationally are already exploring potential alternatives.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:53:19 +0000
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| Judge Quashes Justice Dept. Subpoena in 2020 Election Inquiry
- The ruling cast serious doubts on the department’s efforts to reinvestigate the race, finding that it was too late to bring criminal charges in the case.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:28:19 +0000
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| Iran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Threaten Oil Flow
- The strikes by Iran and the attacks and re-imposition of sanctions by the U.S. came weeks after the countries agreed to try to find a lasting end to their hostilities.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:01:00 +0000
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| Democrats Clash Over a Replacement for Platner
- Also, U.S. forces carry out strikes in Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:52:48 +0000
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| The Disappearing Las Vegas Buffets Hold a Mirror to the American Soul
- As a once-grand American tradition enters its twilight, our critic journeys to the desert to find out what it all means.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:52:43 +0000
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| Andrea Shaw, Plaintiff in Anti-Vaccine Suit, Is Charged With Murder of Her Twins
- A lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths. But a grand jury in Idaho has indicted her on charges of suffocating them.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:42:44 +0000
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| Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs
- The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:41:33 +0000
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| New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants
- Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:05:53 +0000
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| Justice Department Threatens Top Election Officials Over Noncitizen Voting
- The letters come amid President Trump’s effort to tighten election rules to prevent a problem that doesn’t exist: widespread noncitizen voting.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:05:45 +0000
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| What to Know About the ‘Frozen Zone’ in Midtown Manhattan
- A building at risk of partial collapse prompted the city to restrict pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area. Some buses were diverted or delayed, but subway lines remained uninterrupted.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:54:29 +0000
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| Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban
- An appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, but shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That means the French far-right leader can run for president in 2027.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:49:09 +0000
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| Democrats Clash Over Who Replaces Platner Even Before He Exits
- Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner after a rape accusation. He still wants a say, too.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:23:01 +0000
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| The 39-ish Most Stylish People of 2026, So Far
- On red carpets, on set, onstage and even up in space, they captured our attention with their looks.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:11:04 +0000
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| Is This Liberalism’s Last Stand?
- The “death certificates” issued for liberalism, one analyst says, are “premature.”
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:14:38 +0000
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| The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.
- The president’s call to the head of FIFA underscores that he has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:29:22 +0000
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| Bernie Sanders Calls on Graham Platner to Drop Senate Bid After Rape Allegation
- Mr. Sanders was one of the last remaining prominent allies of Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, to call for him to drop out after a rape allegation.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:23:46 +0000
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