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Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine

Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Security’s vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers

The Independent UK

Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops, contradicting earlier suspension

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should continue to use traffic stops despite a decision the previous day to suspend the practice. The ban on vehicle stops came after an ICE agent fatally shot a Colombian driver in Maine and another motorist was…

France 24

ICE should do traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says, seeming to oppose new suspension

President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue vehicle stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to oppose a new suspension of the practice used as part of his immigration crackdown

The Independent UK

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‘There blood is on your hands’: AOC targets Sen. Susan Collins after latest ICE shooting

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The Independent UK

AOC calls out Susan Collins’ claims about ICE after deadly Maine shooting of innocent man: ‘Wrote the blank check’

The shooting in Maine has created a political firestorm in Maine for the sole Republican senator from New England

The Independent UK

10 Photos of Joan Sebastian Guerrero: 26-Year-Old Colombian Shot Dead by ICE in Maine Despite Legal Work Authorisation

A Colombian father was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine, sparking outrage and calls for an investigation. The officer was not targeting him, raising questions about enforcement practices.

International Business Times UK

Maine Democrats in sprint to replace Platner on Senate ballot

The Maine Democrats running to replace Graham Platner as their party’s nominee for Senate are seeking to turn the page from the former standard-bearer without abandoning his supporters. At least seven Democrats are competing in what’s been a two-week campaign for the nomination to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins,…

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Reports: ICE halting some vehicle stops in wake of Texas, Maine shootings

U.S. Rep. Christian Menefee of Houston said the reported pause was not enough: “A temporary training won’t solve a deeply ingrained problem.”

The Texas Tribune

Supreme Court justices emphasize need for security funding

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett pitched increased security funding for the Supreme Court next year at a pair of rare congressional hearings for sitting justices Tuesday that covered issues ranging from emergency cases to judicial ethics. Kagan and Barrett focused most of their testimony on increased security concerns…

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ICE agent involved in deadly Maine shooting was a new recruit, report says

Protesters in Maine gathered outside Senator Susan Collins’ office to demand justice for the 26-year-old Colombian man who was fatally shot by federal agents

The Independent UK

Maine Senate race may pivot on abortion

Democrats say Collins' actions undermine her stated support for reproductive rights

Salon

Graham Platner was an unforced error – the left has lessons to learn

Many imagined his buff, gruff and tattooed traits would help him connect with working-class men. But this logic was flawed

The Guardian - US

Platner was "electable" until he wasn't

Graham Platner's implosion shows difference between masculinity and electability

Salon

As Democrats pick up the pieces after Graham Platner, many wonder: how did this happen?

The former US Senate candidate’s spectacular fall has upended the Maine Senate race and left voters fuming at the party

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The Independent UK

Graham Platner officially drops from Maine Senate race after sex assault claim, setting off mad dash for Democrats

ANALYSIS: Democrats feel like they have a better shot now that Platner is out of the picture, Eric Garcia writes. But it’s far from a slam dunk

Roll Call

Race for Platner alternative takes shape

Maine Democrats have begun laying out the process for replacing Graham Platner as the party’s Senate nominee, as candidates race to assemble campaigns for a weekslong sprint to set up a marquee Senate matchup. Platner posted a letter declaring his withdrawal of candidacy to social media on Friday afternoon, making…

The Independent UK

Maine Democrats are in full scramble after Graham Platner’s dramatic exit from Senate race

Democrats in Maine are in a frantic search for a new U.S. Senate candidate after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced his intention to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation.

The Economic Times

Nirav Shah throws his hat in US Senate race from Maine

Epidemiologist Nirav Shah has entered the Maine US Senate race. He replaces Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations. Shah previously ran for Maine governor and served in federal health roles. He advocates for Medicare for All and challenging the established political system. Shah aims to defeat incumbent Republican Senator Susan…

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The Times of India

Dems lose Maine attraction; scandal scarred candidate quits Senate race

The TOI correspondent from Washington: The abrupt collapse of Democrat Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has thrown one of America's most closely watched midterm contests into turmoil and revived a recurring question in US politics: how much do allegations of sexual misconduct still matter to voters?

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At the Races: As Maine goes …

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a challenger to Sen.…

International Business Times UK

Graham Platner Halts Maine Senate Bid, Claims Ouster by 'Those With Power' Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Graham Platner has suspended his Maine Senate campaign amid sexual misconduct allegations, citing the need to protect the political movement he represents. The allegations remain unproven in court.

International Business Times

Graham Platner Suspended His Maine Senate Campaign. Democrats Now Need A New Candidate In A Key Senate Race.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner said Wednesday he is suspending his campaign for Maine's closely watched Senate race.

The Independent UK

Patrick Dempsey makes surprise decision after Maine Senate race implodes

Platner withdrew Wednesday after a former girlfriend accused him of sexually assaulting her, an allegation he has repeatedly denied

The Independent UK

Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation

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The Guardian - US

Maine contenders: the Democrats who could replace Graham Platner

Democrats have until 27 July to pick a new candidate to face Susan Collins in November – here are the options so far

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