Graham Platner's controversies could be a major problem for Democrats after he secured the party's Maine Senate primary Tuesday. Supporters expressed concern about how the controversies will play out in November, but said they appreciate Platner’s apology. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) forces “began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.m. ET today at the Commander in Chief’s direction, in response to yesterday’s downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter,” according to a statement from the command posted to X. Centcom asserted that the mission was “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.” #trump #iranwar #centcom
Host Blake Burman discusses the U.S.'s strikes in Iran following the downing of an American Apache helicopter. President Trump blamed the incident on Iran, saying Washington “must, of necessity, respond to this attack." #trump #iranwar #militarystrikes
On Tuesday’s “Finnerty,” Minister Dominique Alexander, a spokesperson for Karmelo Anthony, discussed the verdict that sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison for the murder of Austin Metcalf.
Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer and political newcomer whose campaign has been wrought with controversies, will face off this fall against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Decision Desk HQ projects. Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, was unchallenged on Tuesday, while Platner easily advanced from the Democratic primary despite questions about whether he’s become a liability for the party in the must-win race. #grahamplatner #maine #susancollins
