Politics Jul 06 U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president By Amna Nawaz, Liz Landers, Solveig Rennan, Jonah Anderson
Politics Jul 06 Watch 6:14 Trump administration takes major steps to roll back gun regulations During his race for the White House, President Trump pledged to expand Second Amendment rights nationwide. Now his administration is taking major steps to roll back gun restrictions put into place for public safety. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed the… By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz
Politics Jul 06 Watch 8:24 Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Platner facing calls to drop out of Maine Senate race NPR’s Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Democrats in Maine scrambling and calling on Graham Platner to drop out of the Senate race as a sexual… By Amna Nawaz, Leila Jackson
World Jul 06 NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that members put forward “clear, concrete and credible plans” to reach the organization’s defense spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara. By Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press
Politics Jul 06 A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children awaiting removal from the U.S., putting it next to a Louisiana airfield that has become the nation’s largest hub of deportation flights. By Jack Brook, Associated Press
Jul 06 WATCH: Trump says Sikorsky is paying for a 'beautiful' granite helipad at the White House By Will Weissert, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers. Continue reading
Jul 06 Maine Senate candidate Platner says campaign is deciding 'best path forward' after new sexual assault allegation By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a new Politico report. Continue reading
Jul 06 WATCH: Trump talks about White House renovation projects, Nicki Minaj at Rose Garden luncheon By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday he’s putting "a lot of love" back into the White House. Continue reading
Jul 06 McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press According to his staff, McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14. Continue reading
Jul 06 WATCH: Trump says he never talks to his kids about business as president but 'I think I'm allowed to' By Associated Press President Donald Trump also offered a dubious history lesson, suggesting that, as president, George Washington had two desks — one for business matters and another for the presidency. Continue reading