ABCNEWS - Judge quashes DOJ subpoena seeking Fulton County election worker info
A Georgia judge has quashed a DOJ subpoena seeking the names and personal information of Fulton County's 2020 election workers.
NPR (Steve Inskeep) - Democratic strategist says transparency is Platner's 'only path forward'
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic strategist Joel Payne about prominent Democrats on the national and state level urging Graham Platner to withdraw from the Maine Senate race.
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NYTIMES (Jenna Russell) - Platner Supporters Struggle to Come to Terms With Campaign’s Death Knell
Many voters said they expected Graham Platner, the state’s Democratic nominee for Senate, to exit the race after a former girlfriend publicly accused him of sexual assault.
NYTIMES (Julia Moskin) - Why Are Berries Everywhere, in Every Season? Driscoll’s.
The California giant has helped turn a local, seasonal treat into a worldwide refrigerator staple and marketing juggernaut.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - U.S. revokes Iran oil waivers after Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration on Tuesday revoked the temporary waivers it issued as part of the memorandum of understanding with Iran that allowed Tehran to sell oil, the Department of Treasury announced. Why it matters: The revocation of the waivers that was issued less than three weeks ago is in response to the renewed Iranian attacks against ships in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours . Driving the news: A U.S. official said the Office of Foreign Assets Control is revoking the general license, which authorized the sale of Iranian oil. - "As President Trump and the administration have repeatedly affirmed, the MOU in effect with Iran is entirely performance-based," the U.S. official said. - "Iran will only reap benefits if they…
WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Merica, Alexei Koseff) - Democratic factions vie to pick Platner replacement before he leaves Maine race
Potential candidates and their backers moved quickly to gain an edge in the contest over who would replace Graham Platner if he exits the key Senate race.
NPR (Jasmine Garsd) - Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt
Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.
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NYTIMES (Bayliss Wagner) - Bernie Sanders Calls on Graham Platner to Drop Senate Bid After Rape Allegation
Mr. Sanders was one of the last remaining prominent allies of Graham Platner, the Maine Senate Democratic nominee, to call for him to drop out after a rape allegation.
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ABCNEWS - Lionel Messi leads Argentina past Egypt in World Cup thriller
The Argentina men's national team is the defending FIFA World Cup champion.
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NPR (The Associated Press) - International Olympic Committee lifts Russia suspension ahead of 2028 LA Games
The International Olympic Committee advised sports bodies to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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