From 52m agoDemocrats begin pulling endorsements for Graham Platner after sexual assault allegationA slew of Democratic lawmakers and public figures have begun withdrawing endorsements of Graham Platner after a report that a woman accused him of sexual assault.Democratic senator Ruben Gallego called the allegations “troubling and deeply serious” in a social media post, adding that he will rescind his endorsement.Former Democratic National Committee interim chair Donna Brazile said that “it’s time for Mr. Platner to step aside and be replaced by July 13th”.Representative Ro Khanna called the allegations “very serious and credible”, also calling on Platner to drop out from the race. “I am withdrawing my endorsement,” Khanna wrote in a post on X.As of Monday, Platner had canceled a handful of campaign town halls planned in Maine.Key events32m agoMaine Democratic Party leadership calls for Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race52m agoDemocrats begin pulling endorsements for Graham Platner after sexual assault allegation3h agoPlatner denies sexual assault allegation in social media video, says campaign will 'reflect' on 'best path forward'3h agoEmbattled Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner accused of sexual assault – report5h agoThe day so far: Trump-Fifa drama overshadows World Cup6h ago'The winner will be the winner': Rubio praises Fifa's red card reversal7h agoPreliminary hearing for man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk begins8h agoTrump confirms that he spoke to Fifa president over Balogun red card9h agoTed Cruz thanks Trump for 'getting rid of that ridiculous red card'9h agoTrump rings Wall Street opening bell on launch day for Trump Accounts11h agoTrump lobbied Fifa to lift Folarin Balogun suspension for World Cup game v Belgium12h agoDemocrats to choose between progressive and establishment candidate in Michigan as McMorrow drops out of raceThe Republican National Committee called the allegations against the Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner “horrifying”.“These allegations are horrifying and describe, in clear and graphic detail, something no woman should be forced to experience”, said RNC spokesperson Kristen Cianci. “The more layers of Graham Platner’s past emerge, the more irrefutable his pattern of violent, disgusting behavior becomes”.Maine Democratic Party leadership calls for Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate raceThe Maine Democratic Party leadership called for Graham Platner to withdraw from the US Senate race after a woman accused him of sexual assault in a story published by Politico.“Maine Democratic Party leadership takes seriously our responsibility to hold every candidate who seeks to represent our state to the highest standard,” reads a statement signed by chair Charlie Dingman, vice-chair Imke Schessler, and executive director Devon Murphy-Anderson. “Over the past several weeks, multiple women have made serious, credible allegations against Graham Platner. Today’s statements take those allegations even further.”“Maine Democratic Party leadership is calling on Graham Platner to withdraw as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate,” reads the statement. “The Maine Democratic Party leadership stands with women and survivors, and that principle does not bend based on party affiliation. We respect the women who made the hard decision to come forward. Speaking up is often costly.”It continues: “We are entrusted with deciding who represents our values and who carries our banner. That responsibility requires judgment, leadership, and a willingness to act when circumstances demand it.”“This Senate race comes at a pivotal moment in the struggle against a government, supported by Senator Collins, that serves the interests of the wealthy and powerful at the expense of ordinary Maine people,” said Dingman, Schessler, and Murphy-Anderson on Monday. “It is essential that we refocus this campaign on that struggle”.Democrats begin pulling endorsements for Graham Platner after sexual assault allegationA slew of Democratic lawmakers and public figures have begun withdrawing endorsements of Graham Platner after a report that a woman accused him of sexual assault.Democratic senator Ruben Gallego called the allegations “troubling and deeply serious” in a social media post, adding that he will rescind his endorsement.Former Democratic National Committee interim chair Donna Brazile said that “it’s time for Mr. Platner to step aside and be replaced by July 13th”.Representative Ro Khanna called the allegations “very serious and credible”, also calling on Platner to drop out from the race. “I am withdrawing my endorsement,” Khanna wrote in a post on X.As of Monday, Platner had canceled a handful of campaign town halls planned in Maine.Walmart will lower prices for ground beef and “many other products” at the request of the Trump administration, according to a Truth Social post by the US president.According to a statement from the retailer, other products such as red cherries, sodas, and potato chips will also see a price drop.“I have just been informed that one of the biggest, best, and smartest Retailers in America, Walmart, will be lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration’s request to celebrate our great Country’s 250th birthday,” Trump wrote on Monday. “Walmart will, in particular, be dropping the price for a pound of ground beef by almost 15%, among many other products”.According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis, ground beef prices were $6.75 a pound in May, a 12% increase from the same time last year.End Citizens United, a campaign finance reform group, has pulled its endorsement of Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner following Politico’s report of sexual assault allegations against him. The group also called for Platner to withdraw from the race.