# TODAY News, July 7: Severe Storms Leave Trail of Destruction | Pressure on Planter to Exit Senate Race | Trump Attends High-Stakes NATO Summit

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Published: 2026-07-07T12:21:14+00:00
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Millions are cleaning up and drying out after severe storms leave some areas of the country drenched by more than a half a foot of rain. Also, a growing number of Democrats are calling on candidate Graham Platner to drop out of the senate race in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Plus, President Trump touching down in Turkey to meet with NATO allies but the ongoing Iranian and Ukrainian wars looming over the two-day summit. And, after a thrilling run the U.S. Men's Soccer Team loses to Belgium by a score of 4 to 1.

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