The Democrat Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race Wednesday evening following new allegations of sexual assault, the latest in a string of scandals dogging his campaign. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox After days of speculation and high-profile endorsement revocations, from including Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Platner announced his withdrawal from the race.“We are not doing it because of the allegations, we are doing it because of the structures being taken away from us by those in power,” he said in a video statement. POLITICO on Monday reported new allegations of sexual assault from a woman who had dated Platner. Jenny Racicot, the accuser, had in an interview with the New York Times previously described “positive memories” of her time with the candidate despite Platner showing up drunk to her home, an incident during which she now says that Platner sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the allegations in a Monday video statement.Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine last month amid controversies including a Nazi-related tattoo, offensive comments online, and the Times’ report on past relationships. His withdrawal comes just days before a deadline that would…
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The U.S. carried out a bombing campaign against Iran for the second consecutive night, with Iran retaliating with drones and ballistic missiles against American and U.S.-allied bases in the region, as the Iran War entered its 132nd day on Thursday. Although CENTCOM said that the U.S. strikes targeted “military” sites,…
Demonstrating Significant Investment in Domestic Manufacturing and Support of the U.S. Military RAEFORD, N.C. — July 7, 2026 — Burlington Industries (“Burlington”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of advanced textile solutions, today celebrated the commissioning of its newly modernized dyehouse at its manufacturing operation in Raeford, NC, marking a significant investment…
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PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. – Marking the latest milestone in its history, the Army has expanded the capabilities of the M139 Volcano System with the first remote firing of the Autonomous Volcano next generation obstacle emplacement capability. The demonstration took place at Camp Grayling, MI on May 19 during three days…
ANKARA, Türkiye, July 7, 2026 – During the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Rheinmetall announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that addresses the immediate demand for locally produced munitions in Europe. With the support of the United States and German governments, the…
A modern refinement of the Vietnam-era RECCE boonie. Custom-milled 2-way stretch NYCO+ Ripstop. Bug-proof NoSeeUm mesh liner. Made in Vietnam, the country where the boonie hat was born. San Francisco, CA — July 8, 2026 — Prometheus Design Werx announces the Apex Boonie Hat, a modern interpretation of a Vietnam-era…
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MoreEditor’s note: This is a developing story. The U.S. military announced Tuesday evening it was “launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran” in retaliation for “Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” Posted to X at 5:15 PM Eastern Time, the announcement said…
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces advanced intelligence formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This strategic move, overseen by Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of ACC, and Lt. Gen. Clark…
Quantum Systems to support NATO Drone Edge As part of the official German delegation to the NATO Summit in Ankara, Quantum Systems announced the expansion of its international manufacturing network to continuously increase production capacity and support allied armed forces. Ankara, 07 July 2026 – As part of the official…
Marine Le Pen, the head of France’s right-wing National Rally party, said Tuesday she would run for president of France in 2027. The announcement followed a closely-watched court ruling that, although it upheld Le Pen’s earlier conviction for embezzlement, did not bar her from running in next year’s election. “I…
Milrem Robotics and Hanwha Systems Explore Integration of Advanced Sensors and Effectors on Autonomous Ground Vehicles Milrem Robotics and Hanwha Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory 2026 to explore the integration of advanced sensing, electronic warfare, and weapon integration solutions onto autonomous ground vehicles, addressing the growing demand…
Negotiations to end the Iran War entered their 20th day on Tuesday after an Iranian attack on a vessel was reported in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman’s coast. The vessel—identified as a Qatari-owned, liquefied natural gas carrier Al Rekayyat—was damaged in the incident, with no casualties reported onboard. A…
I am delighted to announce that Luke Nicastro has joined The American Conservative as senior editor, effective July 1, 2026. Nicastro joins the magazine having most recently served as national security advisor to Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO). Nicastro will be known to close readers as a talented contributor to the…
Heads Up! SBIR 26.BZ Release 4 Pre-Release from SOFWERX The USSOCOM Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program will soon be accepting submissions for these technology areas of interest: Direct to Phase II Topics: SOC26BZ04-DV004: Advanced Stand-off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM) SOC26BZ04-DV005: Replanning for Evasive Autonomy to Counter Threats (REACT)…
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, resigned his seat in parliament Tuesday, triggering a special election in which he intends to run amid allegations of failure to disclose financial gifts. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox In a Tuesday speech, Farage responded to the allegations stating…
The titanium evolution of the NovaSteel™ platform delivers rated 9mm protection at 920 grams all-in, low backface deformation, edge-to-edge coverage, and an indefinite shelf life at roughly a quarter the price of premium polyethylene helmets. Denison, TX. (July 2026) – Adept Armor, pioneers in next-gen protective solutions, today announce the…
New facilities in Canada, North Carolina, and Florida are expected to more than double INKAS®’ armored vehicle, defense, and special-purpose production footprint by July 31, 2026 Toronto, Canada, June 30th, 2026 – INKAS®, a Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer and systems integrator, announces a major expansion of its North American manufacturing…
