Trump’s Qatari Air Force One heads for month of security upgrades
What’s new: Trump said the retrofitted 747-8 will be sent away in about a month after scrutiny over missing defensive systems.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
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Mamdani studies legal grounds to detain Netanyahu in New York
He has asked New York City’s Law Department to assess whether NYPD could detain Netanyahu during the UN General Assembly in September.
Antara News, Tribunnews +1
Security doubts dog Trump’s Qatari 747 after NATO trip switch
What's new: Trump flew home from Turkey on an older jet after sending the gifted plane to Britain as US-Iran tensions rose.
Earlier: DOJ subpoenas 4 Times reporters over Air Force One leak inquirySeries: Donald Trump · Qatar Air Force One Security Questions · 2 chapters since Jul 11DOJ subpoenas Times reporters in Air Force One leak probe
What's next: The journalists are due before a Manhattan grand jury next week as press-freedom groups push for the subpoenas to be withdrawn.
Maine Democrats split on Platner as scandals hit Senate race
What's next: Tuesday's Democratic primary will test whether the allegations weaken the party's bid to unseat Susan Collins.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +3
Warner leaves Platner allegations to Maine voters in key Senate race
Why it matters: Democrats see Susan Collins' seat as pivotal to Senate control, and the claims add pressure on a top pickup target.
The New York Times, Fox News +2
Rights groups link Israeli white phosphorus to strike near Nabatieh
Why it matters: International law bars incendiary weapons in populated areas, and the allegations add pressure as a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire strains.
Series: Israel · Lebanon Ceasefire Crisis · 10 chapters since Jun 1Whitehouse PAC gave $10,000 to Platner as abuse claims grew
What's new: The Rhode Island senator dismissed the latest report as “a lot of nothing” even after multiple allegations surfaced.
The New York Times, The Hill +2
Maine Senate candidate Platner loses backing as abuse claims mount
What's new: Rep. Madeleine Dean said Platner was no longer fit for office as voters head into Tuesday's Democratic primary.
The Hill, Fox News
Maine Democrat Platner stays in Senate race despite abuse claims
Why it matters: Democrats see Maine as a key pickup against Susan Collins as primary voting is already underway.
The New York Times, NPR +1
Platner’s wife calls reports on explicit texts ‘shameful’
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s wife denounced reports on his past explicit text messages as the Democrat faces fresh scrutiny.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
NYT: Trump Questions JD Vance as 2028 Successor
The New York Times says Trump has repeatedly questioned whether JD Vance is fit to lead the Republican ticket in 2028.
The New York Times, Antara News