Key Democratic figures call on Graham Platner to ‘immediately’ withdraw from Senate race – US politics live
Source: US news | The Guardian · Bias: Center Left
Summary
Maine’s party leadership calls for Platner to withdraw after after sexual assault allegation emergesPresident Donald Trump and his Nato counterparts are gathering in Turkey today for a two-day summit that comes at a turning point in the organization’s history as the United States steps back from its traditional security role in Europe.Ahead of the meeting in Ankara, Trump has insisted on “loyalty” after some Nato countries balked at allowing U. forces to use their bases for attacks on Iran, AFP reports. Continue reading...
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