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Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropped out of Maine’s U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, two days after an accusation of sexual assault tanked support from his party.  “This is incredibly difficult because I know that some will think it’s an admission of guilt, and it most certainly is not,” Platner said …

Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis next month for a special legislative session to consider a constitutional amendment that could reshape how the state draws congressional districts in future elections, reviving a politically charged debate over redistricting after Democrats abandoned an earlier effort this year. Legislative leaders announced Tuesday that …

Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud. “Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of a thriving republic, and with the authority granted to my office …

President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the tentative ceasefire between the United States and Iran had effectively collapsed after both nations exchanged new military strikes, signaling a sharp escalation in hostilities and casting doubt on the future of diplomatic efforts. Speaking during a meeting of NATO leaders, Trump dismissed the …

The Trump administration filed lawsuits last week against California and Virginia, challenging newly enacted state gun laws that restrict the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms, arguing the measures violate the Second Amendment. The Justice Department filed separate lawsuits in federal court, contending that both states enacted unconstitutional restrictions on firearms …

The White House intensified its campaign to reshape the Smithsonian Institution on Sunday, releasing a report that accuses the National Museum of American History of advancing a politically driven narrative and signaling that the Trump administration may seek broader changes to the institution’s leadership and direction. The report, issued by …

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized more than three weeks after being admitted for an undisclosed medical condition, with his office continuing to provide few details about the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican’s health or when he might return to the Senate. McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, has not …

A woman who previously dated Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner told Politico that he sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the allegations.  The oysterman and military veteran has faced a series of controversies during his campaign including alleged unsettling behavior toward previous romantic partners, but the accusations in the Politico …

The Trump administration will not seek new bids to complete repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday, defending both the contractor overseeing the project and the administration’s handling of the high-profile renovation as lawmakers continue investigating the use of taxpayer funds. Appearing on CNN’s …

A year after Congress approved the legislation creating them, the Trump Accounts investment program officially became operational on Independence Day, opening a new government-backed savings vehicle intended to help children build long-term wealth through stock market investments. President Donald Trump marked the launch Monday by remotely ringing the opening bells …

Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat on Sunday, leaving the Aug. 4 Democratic primary race a two-way contest between U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County Health Department executive Abdul El-Sayed. In a video posted to social media, McMorrow said she …

FIFA has lifted the one-match suspension of U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun after President Donald Trump personally urged the organization’s president to review the controversial red card, allowing the Americans’ leading scorer to play against Belgium in Monday’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match. The decision, announced Sunday, overturns …

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to replace interpretive exhibits at Philadelphia’s President’s House, allowing officials to move forward with changes to a slavery memorial that critics say will diminish the history of slavery in the nation’s first executive mansion. The U.S. Court of …

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested approximately 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, according to data obtained by a person familiar with the figures, marking one of the most aggressive phases yet in President Donald Trump’s renewed campaign to increase deportations. The arrests, which occurred …

What’s more American than apple pie? Capitalism. And an array of merchandise and influence is on sale for the 250th birthday of the United States. An America250 $275 Liberty Lux American Prosperity decorative throw pillow, anyone? How about a $25 Freedom 250 youth tee? America250, a commission created by Congress a …