“Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner appears to be holding the Democratic Party hostage — refusing to drop out after he was accused of rape unless he gets to approve his successor to run for the Senate,” the New York Post reports.
Rahm Emanuel to Denounce Netanyahu in Tel Aviv
“Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic presidential candidate and longtime defender of Israel, will denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv this week and deliver a bracing message that the country’s relationship with the United States is ‘at a crossroads,'” the Associated Press reports.
CNN: Rahm Emanuel to deliver “painful” truths on Israel in Tel Aviv speech.
Trump Injects Politics Into World Cup
New York Times: “The unusual melding of politics and sports underscored a truism of the Trump era: The president has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself. There are seemingly no previously apolitical events that can escape his pull.”
“It is perhaps unsurprising that Mr. Trump, who loves both sports and the limelight, inserted himself in a situation where previous American presidents might have shown restraint. He has long attempted to capitalize politically on sports controversies.”
Justices to Make Rare Appearance Before Congress
“Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before Congress next Tuesday, a rare appearance before a coequal branch that comes just weeks after the court wrapped up a contentious and consequential term,” the Washington Post reports.
“It’s the first time since 2019 — when Justices Kagan and Samuel A. Alito Jr. appeared side by side — that members of the high court will testify before a committee on Capitol Hill.”
Politico: Justices Kagan and Barrett on tap to testify on Capitol Hill next week.
Troy Jackson Files to Explore Replacing Graham Platner
“Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson filed with the Federal Election Commission on Tuesday to form a U.S. Senate exploratory committee, becoming the first Democrat to formally campaign for the spot Graham Platner appears likely to vacate,” Bangor Daily News reports.
Punchbowl News: “But some progressive groups are already raising questions about Jackson’s past. During the governor’s race, Jackson was hit by ads accusing him of opposing abortion rights. And Jackson’s past positions have already been called into question.”
Ex-Jackson Mayor Pleads Guilty in Public Corruption Case
“Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former City Council member Aaron Banks on Monday pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a federal corruption case that rocked Mississippi’s capital city,” Mississippi Today reports.
“Lumumba pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, wire fraud and money laundering, with Banks pleading guilty to one count conspiracy to commit bribery. They face penalties of up to five years in prison, a fine up to $250,000, and the government on Monday said it will be requesting restitution.”
The Guardian: Former mayor of Mississippi’s capital pleads guilty to bribery and fraud.
Democrats Begin to Clash Over Who Replaces Platner
“The implosion of Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate in Maine after an accusation of rape has ripped open divisions inside the Democratic Party as its progressives and moderates battle to pick his successor even before he has said he will step aside,” the New York Times reports.
Washington Post: What Graham Platner’s rise and unraveling reveal about the politics of 2026.
Bernie Sanders Says Graham Platner Should Step Aside
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) broke his silence on Graham Platner, saying the Maine Democrat should abandon his campaign for Senate in light of rape allegations.
Said Sanders: “I have spoken with Graham Platner about the best path forward for Maine. In light of these very serious allegations, I have recommended that he step aside.”
What Does JD Vance Actually Believe?
Rolling Stone: “After a terrifying childhood, Vance’s adult life has been a series of express pass rides on the water slide of ambition courtesy of the American establishment. The Marines. Yale Law School. Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Creepy billionaire. (Peter Thiel kicked in $15 million to Vance’s Senate campaign.) He now lives at Number One Observatory Circle, the 9,000-square-foot office residence of the vice president of the United States, where the U.S. Navy takes care of him and his family.”
“Still, Vance wants you to know all those institutions suck. It doesn’t scan, as the poets say. All politicians are bullshit artists, but you have to be able to sell the bullshit. Vance wants you to believe he is of the elite but is anti-elite.”
“This is a heavy lift.”
Andrew Gillum Arrested Again for Drug Possession
“Andrew Gillum — the ex-politician who lost to Ron DeSantis by a slim margin in the 2018 Florida governor’s race — was arrested last week in Alabama on drug offenses,” TMZ reports.
Quote of the Day
“I believe it’s time for him to drop out of the race.”
— Mayor Zohran Mamdani, speaking about Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner (D).
Nigel Farage Quits as MP to Seek New Mandate
“Reform UK leader Nigel Farage quit as a Member of Parliament and said he would fight for a new mandate in the resulting special election following a growing backlash over undeclared gifts,” Bloomberg reports.
“The shock announcement comes after Farage faced increasing scrutiny over gifts he received in the run-up to the 2024 general election and then failed to declare when he was elected to the House of Commons for the first time.”
Trump Renews Push to Take Over Greenland
“President Donald Trump on Tuesday resurrected his push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, and suggested the U.S. could pull all of its armed services members out of Europe in response to the continent’s continued pushback on the issue,” CNBC reports.
Cuba Blames U.S. as It Struggles to Restore Power
“A U.S. energy blockade is hampering Cuba’s attempts to restore electricity almost 24 hours after a nationwide blackout hit the communist-run island, officials said,” Bloomberg reports.
“As of Tuesday morning, power had been restored to parts of eastern Cuba and Havana, but the lack of available diesel means some distributed energy centers can’t be immediately restarted.”
CBS News: Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months.
Warren Wants Full Military Contracts from AI Companies
“Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) asked seven American tech companies in letters Monday night for information about their engagement with the U.S. military, underscoring concerns about the Defense Department’s opaque AI arrangements,” NBC News reports.
“Warren also sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting the Pentagon’s full contracts with the tech companies, information about its plans for fully autonomous weapons and details about the Pentagon’s current safety guardrails for AI systems.”
Why Is Trump Attacking ‘Communists’?
Robert Reich: “Trump has run out of cards to play in the midterm elections, which is why he’s now talking about the ‘communist menace.'”
“He can’t talk about the economy because prices continue to rise faster than wages, which means most Americans are getting poorer. He can’t talk about foreign policy because his war in Iran has been a debacle, his tariffs an utter failure, and he obviously hasn’t settled the war in Ukraine on ‘day one’. He can’t talk about immigration because his raids and mass deportations have become so unpopular.”
“So, facing the midterm elections, what’s left?”
Why Does JD Vance Keep Saying Loony Things?
Margaret Sullivan: “Given how impetuous Donald Trump is, his vice-president, JD Vance, strikes some Americans as a more stable alternative. A good bet, some of the Maga faithful believe, as the 2028 Republican nominee for president, and the eventual occupant of the Oval Office.”
“Every bit as rightwing as Trump but more serious and predictable – that seems to be Vance’s pitch to the public. And he clearly wants to be president; he’s as ambitious as they come.”
“Why, then, does he keep saying such loony things?”
Rahm Emanuel to Warn Israelis They Face a ‘Dead End’
“Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor and potential Democratic presidential candidate, plans to use a speech in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to warn that America’s relationship with Israel is ‘not sustainable’ unless the Israeli government sharply changes course,” the Washington Post reports.
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