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Jul 6, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Democratic leaders in Maine urge Senate nominee Graham Plattner to resign following sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, President Trump claims credit for FIFA reviewing a US soccer player's suspension, prompting FIFA to assert its independence. Other stories include a First Amendment lawsuit against DHS, the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange, new UK sanctions on Russia, and shifting trends in American shared housing.

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