Maine’s high-profile Senate race is in turmoil as candidate Graham Plattner confronts new rape allegations, and federal authorities face accusations of intimidating critics. Meanwhile, concerns over voting rights and historical narratives spark fierce debates from Pennsylvania to the nation’s capital.

A 30-year-old Sayre man stands accused of sexually assaulting a seven-year-old child he was babysitting in July 2025. He is in jail on a $200,000 bail requirement, as the investigation into this serious allegation continues. Local authorities have released limited information to protect the minor involved.