New York Times Accused of Omitting ‘Accusations of Sexual Assault’ From Piece on ‘Toxic’ Graham Platner

‘After the story went up I began to ask … wait, where are the stories from the other women?’ Platner’s ex says New York Times (Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images), Graham Platner (Joe Raedle/Getty Images), Lyndsey Fifield (american.edu) An ex-girlfriend of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D.) accused the New York Times of omitting sexual

Senate fails to extend key surveillance program as deadline nears

Washington — The Senate on Friday blocked an extension of a key warrantless surveillance program used by U.S. intelligence agencies, meaning Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire on June 12 without further intervention.  Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the 47-52 vote against a procedural motion that would have set up a

Ilhan Omar casts lone Democratic no vote on Ukraine aid, Russia sanctions package

Rep. Ilhan Omar (Minn.) was the only Democrat to vote against a bill that passed the House Thursday that would provide new military assistance to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia, breaking with her party as it delivered a bipartisan blow to President Trump’s foreign policy. “I have always, and will continue, to stand with…

House Committee Chairmen Seek FBI Briefing on Foreign Influence Claims Targeting AI Data Centers

An Amazon Web Services data center near single-family homes in Stone Ridge, Va., on July 17, 2024. Nathan Howard/Getty Images Three House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders have asked senior White House science advisers and the FBI to brief Congress on allegations that foreign adversaries, including China-linked actors, are trying to slow the buildout of

House Chairmen Seek FBI Briefing on Foreign Influence Claims Targeting AI Data Centers

An Amazon Web Services data center near single-family homes in Stone Ridge, Va., on July 17, 2024. Nathan Howard/Getty Images Three House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders have asked senior White House science advisers and the FBI to brief Congress on allegations that foreign adversaries, including China-linked actors, are trying to slow the buildout of