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Khanna condemns Platner’s past actions, but “they didn’t come as a surprise” to Maine voters

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Washington — Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California on Sunday condemned Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s alleged conduct toward women, but said he has taken “accountability” for his actions.  “His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong, but they didn’t come as a surprise to a lot of the folks in Maine,” … Read more

Khanna condemns Platner’s alleged actions, but “they didn’t come as a surprise” to Maine voters

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Rep. Ro Khanna, who appeared at a rally with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine despite accusations about his past behavior, told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Platner’s alleged actions were “misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong. But they didn’t come as a surprise to a lot of folks in Maine.” … Read more

Jan. 6 defendant who said he was ashamed of ‘foolish’ actions now works at Pentagon

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A young man who pleaded guilty in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and apologized for his “foolish” actions during what he said was “without a doubt one of the most embarrassing days in modern American history” now works at the Pentagon. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to … Read more

From Truth Social to judicial decisions: Groups challenging Trump’s actions get help from his posts

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Washington — As Justice Department lawyers work to defend President Trump’s second-term policies in scores of lawsuits, the president’s proclivity for posting on social media is providing a trove of evidence for lawyers challenging his actions in court. In at least a dozen cases out of hundreds that have been filed, judges have pointed to … Read more

Uber found liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger’s inner thigh

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Rideshare giant Uber is liable for the behavior of a driver who grabbed the inner thigh of a passenger as she was leaving the front seat of his car and asked if he could “keep her” with him, a jury in North Carolina found Monday. The federal jury in Charlotte awarded the plaintiff $5,000 in … Read more

Air Canada passenger seated at emergency exit says pilots’ actions saved lives

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The trouble for Air Canada Express Flight 8646 began with a problem on a different plane. It was a misty Sunday night at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, almost midnight. As the Canadian regional jet flew from Montreal toward the airport, a United plane that hadn’t yet taken off from LaGuardia needed help: Flight attendants were … Read more

Scott Bessent defends U.S. military actions in Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Scott Bessent defends U.S. military actions in Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’ 14:59 UP NEXT Cuban deputy FM reacts to Trump’s threats to take over Cuba: Full interview 23:43 Chris Murphy says ending Iran war … Read more

Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended strikes on Iran’s infrastructure since the U.S and Israel’s joint operation against the country began in February, saying “sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate.” His comments came just hours after President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that he was giving Iranian leadership 48 … Read more