# Graham Platner Exits Senate Race, Mideast Tensions Rise, Family of Man Killed by ICE Break Silence

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Podcast: [America In The Morning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-in-the-morning-6741481)
Published: 2026-07-09T10:00:00+00:00
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Today on America in the Morning   Graham Platner Exits Senate Race  Graham Platner has announced he will drop out of the Senate race in Maine. Correspondent Joan Jones reports his decision follows a rape accusation from an ex-girlfriend.      U.S. Launches More Strikes on Iran  President Trump is keeping his options open for how he plans to deal with Iran as the conflict in the Middle East reignites. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.        Family of Man Killed by ICE Speaks  The family of a man who was shot and killed by ICE in Houston is speaking out about his death. Correspondent Ed Donahue has details.          President Trump Appeals Ruling in E Jean Carroll Case  President Trump is appealing an order from a judge to payout $5.8 million in damages to E Jean Carroll from her 2023 civil suit against him. Correspondent Bob Brown reports.     KY Gov Reqeusts Update on McConnell  The Governor of Kentucky is urging Senator Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the 84-year-old has been hospitalized for more than three weeks.          Tensions in Mideast Hit Wall Street  Tensions in the Middle East had a negative influence on Wall Street. Correspondent Seth Sutel has your market report.         John Deere Loses Right to Repair Case  John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines. Lisa Dwyer reports the right to repair was won after a lengthy court battle.      Remebering a Pioneer of Black Hair Care  A pioneer in black hair care products has died. Correspondent Donna Warder ha…

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