NPR News: 07-07-2026 1PM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh.
What recent political controversy involves Senator Bernie Sanders and Graham Plattner?
Former presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders, one of the longest serving independent politicians in Congress, is now urging Maine's Senate Democratic nominee, Graham Plattner, to drop out of the race for the Senate following an explosive sexual assault allegation. Here's NPR's Barbara Sprint.
Plattner denies the allegation, but said in a video statement he's taking time to reflect on the best path forward. That reflection comes with a ticking clock. The deadline for a nominee to withdraw is July 13th. If Plattner decides to suspend his campaign, the main Democratic Party will administer a process to select a new nominee by July 27th. If he doesn't suspend his campaign by the 13th, there is no option to select a new nominee.
How is Turkey's role evolving in the NATO alliance?
The main Democratic Party is pushing for Plattner to exit as soon as possible in order to begin the new nominating process. which they've said they want to be open, transparent, and inclusive. Barbara Sprunt, NPR News, Washington.
The NATO summit is underway, and its host, Turkey, could play a more vital role in the military alliance this year. In a joint news conference with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President Trump expressed disappointment with a number of NATO allies, such as France, Italy and Germany, who've resisted providing the U.S. full support in its war with Iran.
What are the implications of Trump's comments on NATO and Iran?
Today, Trump cited a closer alliance with Turkey, which could lead to the resumption of sales of F-35 fighter jets.
It's a decision we're going to make. We have a very good relationship. I would think that many people, I can tell you, many people, including the people sitting right here, thinks, you know, why wouldn't we do that? We have a better relationship with Turkey, and Turkey's been in many ways much more loyal than other countries that we think would be loyal.
But Israel strongly opposes the sale of fighter jets to Turkey.
How is Ukraine responding to ongoing attacks from Russia?
In an interview with CNN, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that would, quote, destroy the power balance in the Middle East. While still trying to negotiate a peace deal with Iran, the Trump administration is attempting to do the same with the Russia-Ukraine war. Now in its fifth year, Trump's expected to meet tomorrow with the leader of Ukraine as it remains locked in battles with Russia. Here's NPR's Charles Main.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sabyanin said more than 400 drones were tracked en route to the capital, with air defenses destroying most before they reached the city. While Sabyanin reported no injuries or damage in Moscow, Ukraine successfully targeted an oil facility in the Kalushka region to the south, as well as gas and electrical terminals in Belgorod, closer to the Ukrainian border. Those attacks came just a day after Ukraine struck Russia's largest oil refinery in Omsk, Siberia, some 1,700 miles from the front line. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to continue attacks on the Russian interior and occupied territories in an effort to bring the war home to Russians, and he says forced the Kremlin into ending the war.
Charles Mainz, NPR News, Moscow.
It's NPR. The International Olympic Committee is lifting the Russian Olympic Committee's three-year-old suspension. It says the ROC's membership no longer has regional sports groups in territories falling under the jurisdiction of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine. The IOC says it continues to stand in solidarity with Ukraine's Olympic Committee. Community, that is. French courts clearing the way for far-right leader Marine Le Pen to possibly run for president next year, provided she wear an electronic bracelet. Le Pen serving a three-year prison sentence for embezzlement, with two years suspended.
What recent developments have occurred regarding the Russian Olympic Committee?
The heat wave that hit the eastern U.S. last week caused some streets and highways to expand and buckle under the extreme temperatures. NPR's Scott Newman reports experts say making roadways more resilient for a hotter future due to climate change could prove costly.
One of the most dramatic heat-related road failures occurred along I-97 south of Baltimore.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–0:04
2
What recent political controversy involves Senator Bernie Sanders and Graham Plattner?
0:04–0:48
3
How is Turkey's role evolving in the NATO alliance?
0:48–1:22
4
What are the implications of Trump's comments on NATO and Iran?
1:22–1:54
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How is Ukraine responding to ongoing attacks from Russia?
1:54–3:38
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What recent developments have occurred regarding the Russian Olympic Committee?
3:38–4:19
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How are climate change and extreme weather affecting U.S. infrastructure?
4:19–5:03