NPR News: 07-11-2026 6PM EDT

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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jeanine Herbst. Maine Senator Susan Collins hit the campaign trail today, one day after her Democratic opponent, Graham Platner, officially withdrew from the race. That following an accusation of rape by a former romantic partner, which Platner denies. Maine Public Radio's Susan Sharon has more.

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Appearing at Maine's Moxie Day Parade with about 60 supporters, Collins said she has no strong feelings about Platner's departure following an ex-girlfriend's allegation that he raped her. Instead, Collins says she's been focused on recruiting town, city, and county chairs across the state in an off-presidential year election.

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You always worry about voter turnout, so we've placed a lot of effort on encouraging people to vote and, uh, having a lot of direct voter contact.

Susan Sharon0:57

Maine Democrats, meanwhile, are regrouping. They've scheduled a nominating convention for July 25th to choose a candidate to take on Collins in November. For NPR News, I'm Susan Sharon.

Jeanine Herbst· Host1:10

In Texas, a memorial was held today for the man fatally shot by immigration officers in Houston. ICE officials claim Lorenzo Salgado Araujo rammed a federal vehicle during an attempted arrest and was allegedly shot in self-defense. But a lawyer for two witnesses is now disputing