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Why Hasn’t Platner Dropped Out Yet? Live Updates

 His campaign is unquestionably over, but he may be attempting to name a successor in the Maine Senate race. Here’s the latest. By Intelligencer Staff
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A Close Read of the Reflecting Pool Prosecution

 By Elie Honig Former Olympian David Hearn allegedly ripped up some sealant in Trump’s beloved pool. Is that actually a crime?
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McConnell’s Wife Makes Health Mystery Even Weirder

 By Margaret Hartmann Elaine Chao tried to dispel the rumors by saying the senator’s three-week hospitalization “did not warrant” her swift return from China.
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What’s Really Going on With Mitch McConnell’s Health?
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McConnell has been in the hospital for weeks with no explanation and few updates, sparking macabre rumors. Here’s the latest news on the senator.
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Why Hasn’t Platner Dropped Out Yet? Live Updates
By Intelligencer Staff
His campaign is unquestionably over, but he may be attempting to name a successor in the Maine Senate race. Here’s the latest.
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By Christopher Bonanos
The “free” part of his campaign pledge is still a work in progress.

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The U.S. and Iran have been exchanging air strikes again, and Trump is now dismissing the cease-fire and negotiations.
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McConnell’s Wife Makes Health Mystery Even Weirder
By Margaret Hartmann
Elaine Chao tried to dispel the rumors by saying the senator’s three-week hospitalization “did not warrant” her swift return from China.
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Maine Democrats Don’t Owe Platner a Say on His Replacement
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The discredited candidate betrayed the movement he led. He should step aside and let others revive the anti-Establishment energy of his campaign.
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The Frenchman hasn’t scored, but he has somehow outshined virtually everyone else.
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Democrats Raise ‘Corruption Concerns’ Over Deal That Benefited Lutnick’s Kids
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Why the Vetting of Graham Platner Failed
By Ed Kilgore
Platner was shielded by his genuine grassroots appeal, missteps by his opponents, and the understandable reticence of his alleged victims — until now.
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Why ‘Medicare for All’ Is Back on Democrats’ Agenda
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Exploding health-care costs and a New Wave of progressive candidates are reviving calls for single-payer health care.
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The U.S. Team Crumbled Under the Weight of the Soccer World
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His intervention and FIFA’s subsequent decision to unsuspend Folarin Balogun have made a complete mess of the tournament. Here’s the latest.
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