Amy Gertner, wife of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, responds to reports she informed his campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent to other women. Despite controversies, Platner remains the presumptive Democratic nominee facing Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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Barney Frank, a Massachusetts congressman who co-authored the Dodd-Frank financial reform law and was a pioneering openly gay politician, has died at 86. He served 32 years in Congress and was known for his sharp wit and advocacy on banking and civil rights.
A nonprofit has sued to stop the Trump administration's resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in blue, citing legal violations and historic preservation concerns. The administration defends the project as enhancing the visitor experience ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
Spirit Airlines may shut down as soon as Saturday after bailout talks stall. The Trump administration offered a $500 million aid package, but opposition from bondholders and officials has left the airline facing liquidation amid soaring fuel costs.
Labor leader Dolores Huerta revealed in a recent interview that Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, sexually abused her in the 1960s, joining allegations from other women detailed in a New York Times investigation. Huerta kept the assaults secret for decades to protect the farmworker movement but now urges that Chavez’s misconduct not overshadow its achievements. In response, public officials and communities across the U.S. are reconsidering Chavez’s legacy, with several cities and organizations initiating efforts to rename landmarks and events honoring him to better reflect survivors and the broader movement.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to request over $200 billion in emergency supplemental funding from Congress to support ongoing military operations in Iran, potentially using the request to retroactively justify the conflict. While House Speaker Mike Johnson and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out the large funding package, lawmakers, especially Democrats, have expressed concerns about the lack of congressional authorization and the political challenges in passing such a bill. President Trump defended the surprise nature of the strikes on Iran, compared them to Pearl Harbor, confirmed the funding request, and downplayed the economic impact despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Labor leader Dolores Huerta has accused the late Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, of sexually abusing her twice in the 1960s, corroborating recent allegations that Chavez also molested other young women and minors. Huerta revealed she kept silent for decades to protect the farmworker movement but now identifies as a survivor and condemns Chavez’s actions, while the UFW and related organizations have distanced themselves from his legacy. The allegations have sparked shock and sadness, leading to cancellations of Cesar Chavez Day events and raising significant concerns within the Mexican American and Latino communities.
CBS News' parent company has settled a lawsuit with former President Donald Trump, who claimed the network selectively edited a "60 Minutes" interview with Kamala Harris during the 2020 election. Concurrently, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis is challenging the Trump administration over the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accusing it of refusing to provide information and ordering Garcia's return. Additionally, Trump has threatened legal action against The New York Times for its article on the CBS settlement, highlighting ongoing tensions between media organizations, the judiciary, and political figures, with potential implications for media practices and governmental accountability.