Platner Pressured To Drop Out, NATO Summit In Turkey, US Out Of World Cup
7/7/202614 min
Maine Democrat Graham Platner is facing growing calls to drop out of his Senate race after Politico published a former girlfriend's allegation of sexual assault, which he denies, in a blow to a party that saw the seat as key to retaking the Senate.
NATO leaders are gathering in Turkey with President Trump among them, as he presses allies to spend more on their own defense while they look for reassurance that the U.S. still stands behind the alliance.
And the U.S. men’s team’s World Cup run is over after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, capping Team USA's tournament full of promise and political controversy.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:51) Platner Pressured To Drop Out
(05:54) NATO Summit In Turkey
(09:34) US Out Of World Cup
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First 90 secondsSteve Inskeep· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Graham Platner faces calls to drop out of the Senate race in Maine.
A Martinez· Host0:05
A woman he dated says the Democratic candidate raped her in 2021. Platner denies it, but says he is considering his best path forward. What are his options?
Steve Inskeep· Host0:14
I'm Steve Inskeep with A Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. [upbeat music] President Trump is in Turkey today meeting with NATO allies he has spent years berating. He wants them spending more on their own defense. As Russia's attacks on Ukraine intensify, Europe wants to know if America still has their back.
A Martinez· Host0:33
And the US is out of the World Cup after a blowout loss to Belgium in the round of 16. It capped Team USA's tournament full of promise and political controversy. Stay with us, we've got news you need to start your day.
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