The arrival of the pair at Calvary Baptist Church in Washington is not a first for American churches, but experts say it’s rare in Baptist life. Conservative Christians have criticized the church’s decision, while progressives have cheered it.
Graham Platner’s campaign to dethrone Susan Collins as one of Maine’s two senators has come to an abrupt end following allegations of sexual assault. In an 11-minute-long video on X, the progressive firebrand launched a combative defense calling the allegations...












