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Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Platner facing calls to drop out of Maine Senate race

By Amna Nawaz, Leila Jackson

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…

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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets

By Lorne Cook, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

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.

A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids

By Jack Brook, Associated Press

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WATCH: Trump praises 'really brilliant decision' on Balogun's red card after he called FIFA's Infantino

By Collin Binkley, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.

WATCH: Trump says he thinks an end to Ukraine war is 'getting close' despite Russian strikes on Kyiv

By Associated Press

“I think we’re getting much closer than people realize. And President Putin wants it to end, I will tell you that very strongly,” President Donald Trump said while talking to press at the White House.