Rep. Ro Khanna condemned Graham Platner’s past conduct toward women but said he remains behind the Maine Democratic Senate candidate. Platner has denied allegations of physical abuse and said he takes responsibility for a dark period in his life.
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Iowa voters set competitive House matchups and chose Democrat Josh Turek for a U.S. Senate race against Republican Ashley Hinson. Primaries in California, New Jersey and other states also narrowed key congressional fields.
Graham Platner met with Democratic senators in Washington as new reports about sexually explicit texts added to controversies surrounding his Maine Senate campaign. Key supporters, including Chuck Schumer and Bernie Sanders, continued to back him publicly.
Iran suspends indirect talks with the U.S. amid Israel's intensified Lebanon offensive, as the war that began on March 2 causes thousands of casualties and escalates maritime threats.
U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State's second-in-command, in a joint operation. The move is seen as a significant blow to ISIS's operations in Africa and globally.
Mohammad Al-Saadi, an Iraqi commander linked to Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hizballah, is charged with plotting terror attacks on Jewish sites in New York, Los Angeles, and Arizona. Authorities disrupted the plan after Al-Saadi attempted to hire an undercover agent to carry out the attacks.
A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. takes effect amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. While markets rally and tanker traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel continues its campaign against Hezbollah, complicating prospects for lasting peace.
A U.S. airman downed in Iran is rescued in a daring mission as President Trump threatens to strike Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Iran condemns the threats as war crimes amid ongoing regional tensions.