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Graham Platner has withdrawn from the Maine Senate race after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. He denies the allegations, saying the decision is about protecting campaigns from power structures. The Maine Democratic Party must nominate a replacement before the July 27 deadline as it races to defend Susan Collins in November.
The NY Post reports alleged misconduct by Andrè Gudger and financial ties to Michael Blake’s campaign. Records show past accusations and dismissals; Blake has praised Gudger and highlighted ownership ties to Next Level Sports & Entertainment.
A coalition of more than 20 states and the District of Columbia has filed suit against CMS over an interim final rule that tightens Medicaid eligibility by redefining medical frailty and enforcing work or community-engagement requirements for expansion enrollees. The suit argues the rule exceeds the agency’s authority, risks disenfranchising patients with serious illnesses, and forces costly system changes as states prepare for a January 2027 rollout.
A shooting in Biddeford, Maine, has left one person dead with ICE involved. State Police and Public Safety are on scene, and the FBI is expected to investigate. Several lawmakers demand answers about body cameras, the shooter’s status, and why ICE was present. The incident follows a separate Texas ICE shooting and ongoing immigration enforcement crackdowns.