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politics16 hours ago

New Russia oil sanctions deal inches forward amid White House concerns

A bipartisan group of senators says they’ve struck a White House–backed version of sanctions targeting buyers of Russian oil, potentially reviving a long-stalled effort to choke Moscow’s war-financing, though White House support remains uncertain. The live updates also cover Graham Platner’s withdrawal from the Maine Senate race, a push by House Republicans to make daylight saving time permanent to appease Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Trump’s refusal to sign a major housing bill tied to the SAVE America Act, Democrats’ ad blitz against Sen. Collins over abortion rights, and ongoing Capitol Hill timing pressures as megabills and political fights unfold.

via Politico|
#politics#russia-sanctions#trump
Maine Democrats scramble to field a new Senate contender as Platner exits
us-politics1 day ago

Maine Democrats scramble to field a new Senate contender as Platner exits

Democrats in Maine are rushing to replace Graham Platner after he suspended his Senate bid amid misconduct allegations, with a July deadline to withdraw and a July 27 date to name a replacement. The party has outlined a tough qualification process (a 300-word campaign plan and at least 500 voter signatures from across eight counties) and several contenders—Nirav Shah, Troy Jackson, Jordan Wood, Shenna Bellows, and Dan Kleban—are considering runs, along with potential interest from Janet Mills or others. The goal is to unite behind a candidate to challenge Republican Susan Collins, but Platner’s exit also underscores rifts between the party’s left and moderates as Democrats navigate a must-win race.

via BBC|
#democrats#graham-platner#maine
Patrick Dempsey Declines Maine Senate Bid
politics1 day ago

Patrick Dempsey Declines Maine Senate Bid

Patrick Dempsey wrote in an op-ed that he gave real thought to running for Maine’s open U.S. Senate seat but ultimately decided not to enter the race, saying he can contribute more through the life he’s built. The move comes as Democrats consider a replacement for Graham Platner, who paused his campaign amid sexual‑assault allegations; several names—Nirav Shah, Troy Jackson, Shenna Bellows, and Dan Kleban—have been floated, though Platner has not officially withdrawn.

via Deadline|
#graham-platner#maine-senate#patrick-dempsey
McConnell aide dodges live on-air call amid hospital stay
politics1 day ago

McConnell aide dodges live on-air call amid hospital stay

Longtime McConnell adviser Scott Jennings declined an on-air request to call Mitch McConnell during a CNN appearance about the senator’s hospitalization. Jennings said the conversation with McConnell lasted about 20 minutes and emphasized that updates should remain private, while noting McConnell is eager to return to work. Colleagues like Thune and Barrasso have since spoken with McConnell, and Jennings dismissed wild health rumors. McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14 for undisclosed reasons.

via USA Today|
#hospitalization#mitch-mcconnell#politics
Michigan money clash tests El-Sayed and Stevens in pivotal Senate debate
politics3 days ago

Michigan money clash tests El-Sayed and Stevens in pivotal Senate debate

In Michigan’s open Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens spar over wealth disclosures, corporate donations, and outside spending (including AIPAC). Stevens repeats that El-Sayed’s fortunes and fundraising tilt toward the wealthy, while El-Sayed accuses Stevens of taking corporate money; McMorrow’s exit narrowed the field and set the stage for a tighter contest ahead of the August 4 primary, with both claiming electability against Republican Mike Rogers in November.

via Bridge Michigan|
#aipac#campaign-finance#debate
Maine Senate Bid Faces Allegations of Nonconsensual Condom Removal
politics3 days ago

Maine Senate Bid Faces Allegations of Nonconsensual Condom Removal

An ex-girlfriend of Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner tells The Washington Post he repeatedly removed condoms during sex without her consent, despite her not using birth control. Platner’s campaign denies the allegations as politically motivated, and another woman has accused him of sexual assault, prompting calls for him to withdraw. Platner has denied all accusations but says the situation has impacted his campaign.

via The Washington Post|
#elections#politics#sexual-abuse
Democrats Urge Platner to Exit Maine Senate Race Amid Assault Allegation
politics3 days ago

Democrats Urge Platner to Exit Maine Senate Race Amid Assault Allegation

Prominent Democrats are urging Graham Platner to withdraw from Maine's U.S. Senate race after a former partner accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the claim but says he needs time to reflect on the best path forward, while the party and the Maine Democratic Party push to replace him before a July 13 ballot deadline in a pivotal race against Republican Susan Collins.

via BBC|
#democrats#graham-platner#maine
Michigan Senate race narrows to El-Sayed vs. Stevens after McMorrow exits
politics5 days ago

Michigan Senate race narrows to El-Sayed vs. Stevens after McMorrow exits

Mallory McMorrow ended her bid in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, leaving Abdul El-Sayed (progressive) and Haley Stevens (establishment) to vie for the nomination to replace Gary Peters. El-Sayed holds leading endorsements from Sanders and AOC, while Stevens is backed by Senate Democratic Leader Schumer and significant outside spending. McMorrow’s criticism of El-Sayed over campaigning with Hasan Piker coincided with a drop in her polling, paving the way for a left-versus-centrist contest that will shape the November race against Republican Mike Rogers.

via The Guardian|
#abdul-el-sayed#democratic-primary#haley-stevens