House Democrat urges Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw from the race

Political Turmoil in Maine Senate Race A Jewish Democratic official and member of the House Intelligence Committee has urged Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, to withdraw from the race, suggesting that a “scandal-plagued” oyster farmer like him would not succeed in New Jersey. Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who recently received attention in a profile […]
California governor race: A Republican and a Democrat seem set for a runoff election

California Governor Race Kicks Off with Numerous Candidates The race to find California’s next governor is underway, featuring a crowded field of 61 endorsed candidates vying for the position left open by Democrat Gavin Newsom. At this point, no clear front-runner has emerged, and the top two candidates, regardless of their party, will move on […]
Former campaign director argues troubled Maine Democrat is unfit for the Senate

Concerns Raised Over Graham Platner’s Candidacy for U.S. Senate A former political director of Graham Platner voiced mounting worries regarding the Maine Democratic Party in a Washington Post op-ed published on Monday. She asserted that her previous boss should not hold the position of U.S. senator. “I halted my campaigning in October, feeling disillusioned by […]
Batya Ungar-Sargon argues that being Jewish and a Democrat is now at odds.

American Jews have historically been a steadfast Democratic voting bloc for almost a century. Yet, in recent times, there are shifting doubts about their place within the party they have long supported. Batia Unger Sargon, a political commentator and author, discussed her new book, “Jews and the Left,” in an interview where she posited that […]
Panelists discuss whether Maine Democrat leads to Trumpism.

Democratic Strategist Calls Platner a ‘Problem’ Amid Scandals Republican strategist Ashley Hayek and Democratic strategist Marie Smith talked about the political implications surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, especially as past scandals resurface. Smith noted there are issues with trust from voters, while Hayek criticized Democrats for prioritizing politics over principles. On a recent episode […]
Democrat Rep Schneider expresses increasing skepticism regarding Platner’s explanation for his Nazi tattoo

Democratic Leaders Criticize Senate Candidate Over Nazi Tattoo Claims House Democratic leaders are increasingly vocal about their doubts regarding Senate candidate Graham Platner’s assertion that he was unaware his tattoos had Nazi connotations. “There’s no way he didn’t know what that tattoo was,” remarked Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., on Friday. “Make it yours and move […]
Illinois Democrat shouts at Scott Bessent during House hearing

Treasury Secretary Bessent Faces Tough Questions from Chicago Democrats This week, during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent found himself under fire from Democrats in the Chicago area as they confronted him about the state of the economy under Trump. Representative Brad Schneider (D-Ill.) was one of several Democrats who […]
Democrat funding Graham Platner’s campaign criticized for minimizing abuse claims and other major news stories

Good morning. Welcome to TotalNews, and here’s what you need to know to start your day… Top 3 1. Allegations against Graham Platner are downplayed by Democrats. 2. The Senate approves a $70 billion package for ICE and Border Security. 3. Actor James Handy, known from ‘Jumanji,’ is suspected of murder. Main Highlights Significant Decision […]
Democrat funding Graham Platner’s campaign criticized for minimizing abuse claims and other major stories

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day… Top 3 1. Democrats play down Graham Platner’s abuse allegations. 2. Senate approves a $70 billion funding package for ICE and border security. 3. Actor James Handy, known for ‘Jumanji,’ is suspected of murder. Main Heading Dangerous waters — Coast Guard intercepts migrant […]
Scott Bessent criticizes Democrat on IRS audit immunity: ‘Lacking facts, full of empty talk’

Contentious Exchange Between Treasury Secretary and Congresswoman Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent found himself in a tense confrontation with Democratic Rep. Linda Sanchez from California during a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee. At the end of his remarks, Sanchez accused Bessent of being part of what she termed the corruption in the Trump […]