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Platner Denials, SCOTUS FCC Win & Tariffs Expand to Farms | Ep. 1
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Maine Democrats face a candidate crisis as Graham Platner denies abuse allegations while Bernie Sanders stays silent — and the Supreme Court hands the Trump administration an 8-1 regulatory enforcement victory. Plus: California's governor primary, LA's surprising second-place finish, and new tariffs hitting farmers and homeowners.
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Graham Platner is flatly denying physical abuse allegations from a former partner, and the denial is forcing Maine Democrats into exactly the kind of calculation they'd rather not face. The New York Times published detailed claims from Lyndsey Fifield, who described incidents of arm-twisting and shoving.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a significant win on regulatory enforcement authority. The vote was eight to one.
Preliminary results from California's gubernatorial primary show Republican businessman Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra leading the field, though the final matchup isn't confirmed. Mail-in ballot counting is running slower than in recent cycles, and the numbers may shift over coming days.
In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass advanced to November's general election. She'll face Spencer Pratt, the reality television personality who finished second in the primary.
On trade, President Trump signed a proclamation modifying the tariff regime for aluminum, steel, and copper imports, effective June eighth. The notable additions to the expanded duty category include agricultural equipment and residential HVAC systems.
Two Trump announcements on the cultural and political side worth flagging. The president revealed plans for a new walkway extending from the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, a project that may carry his name.
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