Graham Platner rejected new allegations about his past treatment of women as politically motivated, days before Maine Democrats choose a Senate nominee. The controversy has intensified Democratic concerns about the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends a proposed 12% budget cut and vaccine policy changes amid sharp criticism from Democrats during House hearings. He addresses measles outbreaks, staffing changes, and announces reforms to federal health agencies.
Gruppo Chiarello, the restaurant group of renowned chef Michael Chiarello, announced his death on Sunday following an acute allergic reaction. He was known for his creative and innovative approach to cooking, and for his commitment to family. The Chiarello family shared their grief, saying his legacy will live on in the lives he touched, the meals he shared, and the love he inspired.
Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, has been ordered to vacate her workspace in the Capitol by the new interim Speaker Patrick McHenry. This incident has caused a stir among both Republicans and Democrats, and it remains to be seen how the new Republican leadership will address this situation and the important decisions that they must make, including the potential impact on the bipartisan "problem solvers caucus".
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has announced his intention to file a motion to vacate the speakership of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) this week, citing McCarthy's lack of trustworthiness. The bill passed Saturday night did not include new funding for Ukraine, and McCarthy has said that those wanting more funding for Ukraine will have to give in on border security funding. This motion, if successful, would be a major shake-up in the House of Representatives, and it is unclear how it will be received by other members of Congress.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., a vocal advocate of gun control measures and the longest-serving female senator, has died at the age of 87. She was a trailblazer in the Senate, shattering glass ceilings during her more than three decades in office and trying to find common ground with Republicans. Her death marks the end of an era in the Senate, and her legacy of advocacy and bipartisanship will be remembered for years to come.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed three bills to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ people in the state. The bills include timelines for cultural competency training for school staff, an advisory task force to determine the needs of LGBTQ+ students, and a requirement for families to show they can meet the needs of a child in foster care regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Newsom's statement emphasizes the importance of treating all Californians with dignity and respect.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., appeared confused during a vote on a defense appropriations bill Thursday, prompting a fellow Democratic senator to step in. Feinstein, 90, had been away from Washington, D.C., for shingles and complications from shingles earlier this year, and the bill was passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday. It provides $823 billion in funding for the Department of Defense and other national security programs, and will now move to the full Senate for consideration.