
Opinion: Why a Pride parade in Idaho became a far-right target
CNN
The arrest of 31 men authorities believe are part of Patriot Front at a Pride event in Idaho makes sense in the context of a White nationalist movement that combines spectacles of deadly terrorism with efforts to embed itself in the mainstream right in the US, writes Nicole Hemmer.

Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.

As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress doesn’t agree to a plan to end the partial government shutdown.











