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Democrat rising star facing calls to withdraw candidacy after ‘incredibly disturbing’ allegations of SA emerge

He denies the allegations, but his campaign is in meltdown.

We Got This Covered · Jul 7

Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds

About 57% of polled Americans also believe economy is worsening in grim portrait of cost of living crisis, according to Harris survey for the Guardian

The Guardian - US · Jul 7

Trump's New Investment Accounts May Send $19.5B Into Wall Street. Large Cap Stocks Could See The Biggest Boost

President Donald Trump's newly launched Trump Accounts could channel nearly $20 billion into the U.S. stock market during the second half of 2026, according to a new analysis.

International Business Times · Jul 7

Who is Graham Platner? From tattoo controversy to sexual assault allegations, why Democrats want the Maine Senate candidate out

Graham Platner Maine: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces serious sexual assault allegations. Top Democrats are urging Platner to withdraw from the 2026 Senate race. The allegations could jeopardize Democratic hopes of unseating Senator Susan Collins. Democrats may nominate a replacement if Platner withdraws before July thirteenth. Platner denies the…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Kash Patel Under Fire After Dodging Nine Straight Yes-or-No Questions on Epstein Files and FBI Firings During Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense questioning from Senator Adam Schiff during a Senate hearing, focusing on FBI transparency, political retaliation, and Epstein-related investigations.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Trump casts Democrats as red 'menace' with McCarthyist rhetoric ahead of US midterms

The US midterm election campaign is gaining momentum, and US President Donald Trump is reviving Cold War era rhetoric to peg the Democratic Party as extremists and a red "menace".

France 24 · Jul 7

Gavin Newsom Warns 'Anyone' Considering Helping Trump Interfere in Elections or Counting: 'You Will Be Prosecuted'

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warned that anyone who attempts to interfere with the state’s elections could face prosecution as he announced plans for legislation to protect ballots before election results are officially certified.

Benzinga · Jul 7

Arizona campaign submits 421,451 signatures for initiative to limit Empowerment Scholarship Account eligibility and spending

In Arizona, the Protect Education, Accountability Now campaign submitted 421,451 signatures to the Arizona secretary of state on July 2 for its initiative. It was the only campaign among the six initiatives filed for the November 2026 election to submit signatures for review. Of the six initiatives, two were initiated…

Ballotpedia · Jul 7

Voters to decide at least three abortion-related ballot measures in 2026

In 2026, voters will decide three ballot measures related to abortion policy in Missouri, Nevada, and Virginia. Additional measures could qualify for the ballot in Colorado and Idaho.

Ballotpedia · Jul 7

Signatures submitted for Washington initiative to repeal legislation establishing an income tax for households earning over $1 million and ban income taxes in general

In Washington, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state on July 2, 2026, for a ballot initiative that would repeal legislation establishing an income tax for certain households and ban income taxes altogether.

Ballotpedia · Jul 7