Graham Platner is running in the Maine Democratic primary election. Despite scandals and a controversial past, he continues to campaign and voters have mixed reactions.
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Graham Platner is a candidate in the Maine Democratic primary.
His campaign has faced scandals and controversy.
Platner remains confident and continues his campaign.
Voters in Maine have different opinions about the impact of these scandals.
CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reported on voter reactions.
The article focuses on how these issues affect Platner’s chances in the election.
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A lawyer who defended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his 2023 impeachment trial has now supported Paxton’s political opponent, James Talarico, in the Texas Senate race. The lawyer is Dan Cogdell, who previously worked on Paxton’s legal defense involving impeachment and securities fraud.
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Dan Cogdell is a Houston-based defense attorney.
Cogdell helped defend Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial.
Cogdell also worked on Paxton’s securities fraud case defense.
Cogdell has endorsed state Representative James Talarico, a Democrat.
The endorsement is for the Texas Senate race.
Ken Paxton is the current Texas Attorney General.
The Senate race is considered high-profile in Texas politics.
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A recent poll shows that fewer Americans believe the United States is an exceptional country as it nears its 250th anniversary. The survey found that 44% of Americans say the U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world.
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The poll was released on a Monday by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Only 44% of Americans said the U.S. is among the greatest countries globally.
About one-quarter of Americans gave the U.S. a different ranking (details cut off in the text).
The survey was conducted ahead of the country’s 250th birthday.
The poll measures public opinion on how Americans view their country’s status compared to others.
The findings indicate a decline in the number of people who see the U.S. as exceptional.
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A U.S. Army special forces soldier, Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, is in court after being charged with using secret information about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to make over $400,000 on a prediction market called Polymarket. Van Dyke pleaded not guilty and is currently on leave from the Army while the case proceeds.
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Gannon Ken Van Dyke is a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army special forces.
He is accused of using classified information about Maduro's capture to place bets on Polymarket.
Van Dyke allegedly made more than $400,000 from 13 bets on the raid's outcome.
Prosecutors say he tried to destroy evidence after profiting.
Van Dyke pleaded not guilty and was released on a $250,000 personal recognizance bond.
The case is believed to be the first insider trading charge involving a prediction market.
Polymarket is a platform where users can bet on the outcomes of future events.
Another insider trading case involving a Google employee using confidential information on Polymarket is also being investigated.
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A recent AP-NORC poll shows fewer Americans believe democracy and the idea that the U.S. is a special country are central to the nation’s identity. Younger Americans are especially less likely to see democracy as important or the country as exceptional compared to older generations.
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Only about 25% of Americans say the U.S. is above all other countries.
44% say the U.S. is one of the greatest countries, but not the only one.
Around 30% believe there are countries better than the U.S., up from 19% in 2016.
Two-thirds of U.S. adults now say democracy is very important to America’s identity, down from 80% in 2021.
Younger adults (under 30) are less likely to see democracy as important or believe the U.S. is special compared to older adults.
About 44% of those under 30 think other countries are better than the U.S., versus 22% of those 60 and older.
Some Americans feel the current government leaders are damaging the system meant to protect democracy.
The poll reflects growing doubts about how well American democracy and politics are working for everyday people.
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President Donald Trump plans to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The New York Police Department (NYPD) is increasing security measures for the event. A national security expert, Charles Marino, spoke about potential threats related to the game.
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President Trump will attend the Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Game 3.
The NBA Finals is a major basketball championship series.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has increased security at the game.
Charles Marino is a former Secret Service special agent.
Marino currently advises the Department of Homeland Security.
He discussed possible security threats connected to the event.
The focus is on ensuring safety during President Trump’s attendance.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate running against Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine, faces personal allegations from an ex-girlfriend accusing him of physical violence. Despite these claims and controversies, national Democrats continue to support Platner as he remains the likely nominee for the November Senate race.
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Graham Platner is the frontrunner for the Maine Democratic Senate primary against Susan Collins.
An ex-girlfriend, Lyndsey Fifield, accused Platner of physical violence during their relationship, which he denies.
Other women have described Platner as sometimes volatile but also shared positive experiences.
Platner exchanged sexually explicit messages on the app Kik while married.
He has a tattoo known as Totenkopf, recognized as a Nazi symbol, which he has since covered and apologized for.
Platner is a Marine Corps veteran with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and works as an oyster farmer in Maine.
National Democrats, including Representative Ro Khanna, maintain their support for Platner despite the allegations.
Platner campaigns on issues like national health insurance, taxing billionaires, and opposing the war in Iran.
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Severe storms in the central United States this week may cause flooding affecting over 88 million people across many states. The storms bring heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and possible tornadoes, with some areas already experiencing life-threatening flood conditions.
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Flood watches are in place for large parts of Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, affecting about 20 million people.
Some areas could see up to 8 inches of rain, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
Severe weather may include very large hail, strong wind gusts, and a few tornadoes.
Parts of Tennessee and Alabama faced heavy rain over the weekend, with as much as 9 inches, leading to flash flood emergencies.
Vehicles were stranded in floodwaters in Huntsville, Alabama, and water rescues occurred in Texas’ Milam County.
Over 250 trees fell in New York City due to strong winds reaching 64 mph, and one person was killed by a falling tree in Queens.
Cities with high storm risks include Denver, Wichita, Kansas City, and St. Louis.
Flooding and severe weather affected areas stretching from the Midwest to the South and Northeast over the weekend.
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A federal judge, Amit P. Mehta, will decide on a lawsuit that aims to stop a UFC mixed martial arts event planned for the White House South Lawn. The lawsuit claims the event is improperly allowed as a for-profit activity at a federal site during President Donald Trump’s administration, while the White House calls the challenge baseless.
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The UFC event is called "UFC Freedom 250" and is scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn.
The lawsuit was filed on June 6 by activists Susan Douglas and Paul Romano against the National Park Service and others.
The lawsuit argues the event is commercial and does not qualify for special government permission for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
The event coincides with President Trump’s 80th birthday, though UFC leadership says this is a coincidence.
Judge Amit P. Mehta, appointed by President Obama, has ruled against President Trump in several cases involving his financial records, January 6 Capitol riot, and close allies.
Mehta has previously upheld congressional subpoenas seeking Trump’s financial records and rejected Trump’s claims of immunity related to January 6 lawsuits.
The White House described the lawsuit as an effort to unfairly block a historic sporting event.
Mehta will first determine if the lawsuit’s plaintiffs have the right to sue and if the court should intervene quickly.
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A recent poll shows that fewer Americans now believe democracy is a key part of the country's identity. Many, especially young people, feel uncertain about the future of the U.S. system of government as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.
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The poll was conducted by The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Fewer Americans say democracy is central to what makes the U.S. unique.
Young people show greater concern about the future of representative government.
The poll results contrast with celebrations of the country’s 250th anniversary.
The findings reflect growing unease over America’s political system.
The survey captures a shift in how people view democracy’s role in the nation’s identity.
The U.S. is preparing for events to honor its founding principles.
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Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, asked President Donald Trump to stop the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. He believes this move could help protect important surveillance powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
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Rep. Don Bacon is a Republican lawmaker from Nebraska.
Bacon urged President Trump to cancel Bill Pulte’s appointment as acting DNI.
Bill Pulte is currently the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
The Director of National Intelligence oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
FISA is a law that allows the government to conduct certain surveillance activities.
Over half of the most sensitive intelligence used by the U.S. comes from FISA-authorized surveillance.
Rep. Bacon’s concern is that Pulte’s appointment might weaken these surveillance powers.
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The General Services Administration (GSA) announced that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved funding to renovate the GSA headquarters building, which was partly declared unsafe to occupy. The renovation aims to improve the federal campus to modern standards.
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The GSA headquarters building has been labeled partially “uninhabitable.”
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a resolution for full funding of the renovation.
The GSA Administrator is Edward Forst.
The renovation project aims to create a modern and improved federal work environment.
The approval was publicly highlighted by the GSA on a Monday.
The project is expected to set a new standard for federal buildings.
Renovations address safety and usability concerns in the current building.
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President Donald Trump said he did not promise there would be no new wars if he returned to the White House. He dismissed the idea that starting a war with Iran would break his "No new wars" campaign message.
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President Trump repeated his message of "No new wars" during his campaign.
There has been discussion about a possible war with Iran this year.
Trump said in an interview that he never guaranteed no new wars.
The interview was aired on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday.
Trump is running again for President of the United States.
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Political strategists Kevin Sheridan and Hyma Moore spoke on CBS News about scandals involving Graham Platner and the upcoming elections before the midterm votes. They also discussed President Donald Trump’s response to the results of the California primary elections.
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Kevin Sheridan is a Republican political strategist.
Hyma Moore is a Democratic political strategist.
They appeared together on CBS News to talk about politics.
Graham Platner is a candidate in a primary election in Maine.
There are scandals involving Graham Platner affecting the election.
The midterm elections will take place soon.
President Donald Trump shared his opinions about the California primaries.
The discussion was part of a CBS News broadcast and interview.
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A CBS News reporter spoke with Chris Wurl, a 23-year-old from New Orleans, about how a former coach inspired him to believe in himself. Chris shared how this coach had a big, positive effect on his life.
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The story was reported by CBS News contributor David Begnaud.
The interview took place in New Orleans.
Chris Wurl is 23 years old.
Chris credits a former coach for helping him gain self-confidence.
The coach’s support made a major positive impact on Chris’s life.
The report focuses on everyday Americans who have people that believe in them.
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Bill Maher, a comedian and TV host, said he agrees with the removal of Scott Pelley, a longtime reporter for the news program "60 Minutes." Maher also said President Donald Trump is not responsible for the recent changes at CBS News.
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Scott Pelley was a longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes."
Pelley was recently removed from his position, causing a shakeup at CBS News.
Bill Maher supports this change and spoke publicly about it.
Maher disagreed with ideas that President Trump caused the CBS News shakeup.
Maher discussed these views with Senator Chris Murphy and former guests on his show.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is launching the largest effort ever to revoke U.S. citizenship from 17 people accused of immigration fraud or serious crimes. The Justice Department argues these individuals concealed information or lied during their citizenship process, making them ineligible to be naturalized.
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The Trump administration plans to denaturalize 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud or serious crimes.
This is the largest denaturalization campaign in U.S. history.
Federal law allows the government to revoke citizenship if someone lied or hid information during their application.
Between 1990 and 2017, an average of 11 denaturalization cases were filed each year, showing this effort is a big increase.
Some targeted individuals were convicted of violent crimes, including child sex abuse. Others were charged with fraud or using false identities.
If citizenship is revoked, individuals lose legal protections and can be deported.
Officials said this crackdown is part of a larger immigration enforcement plan by the Trump administration.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Justice Department has zero tolerance for fraud in the citizenship process.
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Graham Platner is running in the Maine Senate primary even though his campaign faces several scandals. Voters in Maine are discussing his candidacy amid these issues.
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Graham Platner is a Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate primary.
His campaign has been involved in multiple scandals.
Despite the scandals, he continues to campaign for the Senate seat.
CBS News journalist Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke with Maine voters about Platner’s campaign.
The article focuses on the current state of the Maine Senate primary race.
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Two Michigan lawmakers want to ban Chinese-branded cars from entering the United States, even for short visits. Their proposed law targets cars built or designed in China or by companies with significant Chinese ownership, citing concerns about jobs and national security.
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Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin and Representative Haley Stevens introduced the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act.
The bill would ban connected cars built or designed in China or by companies with more than 15% Chinese ownership from entering the US.
Current rules already impose tariffs and import restrictions on Chinese-made cars and connected vehicles linked to the Chinese government.
The bill includes a process for car makers to request permission to import specific vehicles under strict conditions and congressional oversight.
Customs and Border Protection would have 90 days to create a list of banned vehicles if the bill passes.
Lawmakers argue the ban protects American auto jobs and prevents potential surveillance through data collected by connected cars.
Previous related legislation, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, aimed to keep Chinese cars out of the US for similar security reasons.
The lawmakers consider these vehicles a threat because they can collect location data, video, and map sensitive sites, sending that information back to China.
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At least 12 people were hurt during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. The incident caused chaos and fear among the festival attendees.
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The shooting happened at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio.
At least 12 people were injured in the attack.
The event was disrupted by the shooting, causing panic.
Officials confirmed the number of injured people.
CBS News reported on the event and the aftermath.
The shooting is under investigation by local authorities.
No information about the shooter or motive was provided in this report.
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