Under investigation over an undisclosed gift, the right-wing leader Nigel Farage may end up in a special election against a candidate dressed as a trash can.
The state Democratic Party accused Platner's campaign of trying to "put their thumb on the scale" of the process to replace him if he drops his bid for Senate. Platner's team has denied doing so.
Data: Financial Modeling Prep ; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios Oil markets are taking President Trump's claim that the Iran ceasefire is "over" seriously, but not literally. Why it matters: The price jump is big, but even now, there are signs that the markets aren't expecting a complete return to war. The latest: Prices climbed Wednesday morning after Trump said that while negotiations can continue, they are a "waste of time." - His comments followed the U.S. conducting a new round of strikes on Iran, retaliation for renewed Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. - The global benchmark Brent crude was $77.53 per barrel Wednesday morning, about $5 above where it began the week following increases Tuesday and Wednesday. My…