Maine Senate candidate Lucas Platner is facing increasing pressure from within the Democratic party to withdraw from the race following an assault allegation.
Why it mattersThis story, directly related to the top pick, highlights the political fallout from the new allegations, also fresh at tier 1.
Children in the juvenile justice system face inadequate care and opportunities due to widespread systemic failures.
Iran has resumed missile attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, ending a period of reduced activity and escalating tensions with the U.S.
Why it mattersIran has resumed missile attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, ending a period of reduced activity.
President Trump's intervention in a FIFA red card decision draws criticism from global leaders and former officials, raising concerns about political influence in sports.
Why it mattersPresident Trump's intervention in a FIFA red card decision draws criticism from global leaders.
The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring age verification for accessing online content, pending further legal review.
Why it mattersThe Supreme Court allows Texas to temporarily enforce an age-verification law for app stores.
President Trump celebrated the launch of 'Trump Accounts,' a new financial product for children, by ringing the opening bell at the NYSE.
Why it mattersPresident Trump debuts a new financial product for minors with a high-profile public event.
New polls indicate a tight race for Senate control, with several key matchups becoming increasingly competitive.
Why it mattersNew polls show a tight race for Senate control, with key matchups becoming increasingly competitive.
China's latest long-range missile test in the Pacific signals its growing regional assertiveness and raises concerns among U.S. allies.
Why it mattersChina test-fires a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific, raising concerns among U.S. allies.
Liberal justices joining majority decisions challenge the simple polarization narrative.
Canada has purchased 12 German submarines in its largest defense procurement deal ever, citing global instability as the reason.
Why it mattersCanada secures its largest defense procurement deal ever, purchasing 12 German submarines amid global instability.
A firework struck a Delta plane while it was landing at Chicago O'Hare, causing alarm among passengers.
Why it mattersAn unusual mid-air incident involving a firework striking a commercial airliner creates passenger alarm.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces new allegations just as he promised an end to scandals.
Why it mattersNew allegations against Platner, detailed in a CNN interview, surface as his campaign faces mounting pressure to withdraw.