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A Maine Democrat candidate, Platner, has faced fresh allegations from former girlfriends about abusive behavior and infidelity, alongside revelations of a Nazi-symbol tattoo and sexting during marriage. Platner denies violence and says past acts reflect a dark period; campaigning focuses on working‑class issues as the primary election nears.
Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, is leading DC’s mayoral race after the primary, with Kenyan McDuffie in second. The race is expected to shape the city’s stance on statehood, ICE, and relations with the Trump administration, amid a volatile political moment.
DC voters have elected Janeese Lewis George as mayor-elect in a landmark primary victory, signaling a shift toward democratic socialism. Her win challenges the status quo and sets up a tough general election as the district confronts housing, childcare costs, and a fragile budget amid a national debate over the role of government.
A federal judge has paused the Education Department's narrow definition of “professional degree,” temporarily preserving wider borrowing access for many advanced-health and other graduate programs ahead of caps tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill. The decision leaves the department's overall loan limits intact while litigation proceeds and the agency reviews the order. Today's time: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:54:31 +0100.
Various outlets report that Donald Trump has framed Democratic candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America as communists, claiming they threaten religion and the American way of life. Reports tie his rhetoric to New York primary results and rent-control policy developments; responses from Democrats and analysts are mixed.
The SAVE repayment plan has ended, affecting about 7.5 million borrowers who must choose a new plan within 90 days. New repayment options are in place, including a Repayment Assistance Plan and a Tiered Standard plan. Graduate and parent borrowers face new caps, and auto-pay rate discounts expire by 2028.
White nationalist group Patriot Front has marched through Washington, D.C., during the Fourth of July, with hundreds in uniform-like gear, chanting “Reclaim America.” The demonstration included trains to New Carrollton and a parade near the Capitol, drawing police attention but no arrests at midday.