Meet the Press NOW — July 8

President Donald Trump departs Turkey after an eventful NATO summit as the U.S. military launches new strikes against Iran. Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson (D) discusses the potential opportunity to replace embattled Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner (D-Maine) amid new sexual assault allegations.

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0:00 President Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after announcing ceasefire is “over”
11:16 Oil prices jump after Trump suggests more strikes
13:50 U.S. Military has begun another round of strikes inside Iran, per official
21:44 New allegations against Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner
27:32 Former State Senator Troy Jackson files paperwork to explore replacing Platner on Maine ballot
37:15 Graham Platner to address status of his candidacy today, per source
43:35 Questions grow over Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health after hospitalization

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