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of sexual assault reported Monday by Politico.
"I wanted to directly address the troubling, serious and false allegations against me. Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically false. Over the last 10 months, I've been deeply humbled." In a social media video, Platner said he is reflecting on the best path forward. Democrats have been pulling their endorsements and party leaders urging Platner to withdraw
as a party's nominee for the U.S. Senate C currently held by Republican Senator Susan Collins. President Trump is on his way to a NATO summit in Turkey. He left a board Air Force One late Monday night. Earlier Monday, Trump said he spoke about the war in Ukraine with Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the 4th of July weekend, as impairs Franco-ordonious reports.
President Trump says he plans to discuss the conflict between Russia and Ukraine during his trip to Ankara Turkey for the NATO summit. He's also expected to meet with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
“"I think we're getting much closer than people realize, and President Putin wants it to end.”
I will tell you that very strongly, what a good call, and President Zelensky actually wants it to end now." The President has said he's ready to focus more of his attention on helping in the war in Ukraine after signing a peace agreement with Iran. Zelensky has also spoken positively across the back to end the war, with the help of U.S.
led diplomacy. Franco-ordonious and pianos, the White House, following the latest missile and drone attacking keys that left at least 22 people dead. President Zelensky expected to push NATO to boost Ukraine air defenses. U.S. is out of soccer's world compact, losing in the round of 16 to Belgium for goals
to want.
The Americans played with their striker at the Center of a Red Card controversy, but never
seriously competed with Belgium, since Pierspecki Sullivan reports. The game had been in the eye of a storm of controversy over a red card and automatic one
“game's suspension given last week to U.S. striker Philarenne Baligan.”
President Trump had personally called FIFA's president to ask for a review of the suspension. A fewidisciplinary panel ultimately allowed Baligan to play a decision, Belgium, protested. But even if full strength the U.S. never really competed. Belgium took advantage of countless turnovers and defensive lapses. The U.S. managed just one goal off a free kick by midfielder Malik Tillman.
The U.S. is the third and final host country to bow out of the World Cup. Their run-head filled stadiums and set TV ratings records, but it will be Belgium to advance to the quarter final, their third in the past four World Cups, where they will face Spain. Becky Sullivan impure news Seattle. Major financial markets in Asia have tumbled in Tuesday trading South Korea's benchmark
as declined by about 5%. And you're listening to NPR news. Amos says it has dissolved its government in Gaza, and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N. back to technical committee.
“The decision was announced Monday with Amos describing it as a step forward in a U.S.”
backed plan for Gaza, but Israel dismisses it as a play by Hamas to avoid disarmament. President Trump forward a piece, as it will assess the impact of Hamas's move based on actions, not promises. A New York man is suing the Homeland Security Department for allegedly violating his first amendment rights.
And here's due joffy block reports. The foundation for individual rights and expression or fire filed the lawsuit on behalf of David Streaver of Rochester, New York.
Back in January, Streaver wrote a critical email to Todd Lyons, the former acting director
of ICE. Five months later, federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations showed up at Streaver's door and later at his airport hotel. They left a warning notice that said his email message may have been in the legal threat. The lawsuit argues Streaver's message was protected by the first amendment, and DHS'
actions violated his rights. DHS said in a statement that ICE investigates all credible threats towards its employees and officers and does not comment on ongoing investigations. Jude Jaffee Block and Pyreneus. Five-day preliminary hearing for the 23-year-old charge in the killing of conservative
activists Charlie Kirk is to resume today, Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder and Kirk's assassination and set Utah Valley University. Prosecutors seeking to show they have enough evidence, but Robinson on trial he is yet to enter a plea. This is MPR News.
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