Politics

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, right, and his wife Amy Gertner gesture to supporters during a primary election night watch party Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Despite Concerns Over Character, Platner Wins Maine Primary and Sets Stage with Long-time Incumbent

Graham Platner secures a decisive win in Maine’s Democratic Senate primary despite controversy, setting up a closely watched battle against incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in November.

President Donald Trump attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026, with Kai Trump. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump Makes History and Prompts Criticism When Attending NBA Finals in New York City

President Donald Trump becomes the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals, drawing criticism, heightened security, and mixed reactions from fans at Madison Square Garden.

EBT cards from several states

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's SNAP Funding Conditions in 20-State Lawsuit

A federal judge has temporarily blocked new USDA funding conditions tied to SNAP and other nutrition programs after a lawsuit filed by 20 states and Washington, D.C.

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