Friday, July 10, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

The collapse of Graham Platner’s Senate campaign in Maine has state Democrats wrestling with questions over candidate vetting and whether the next nominee should come from the party’s moderate or progressive wing. Also: today’s stories, including how Turkey is becoming a bigger player in NATO and the Middle East; why other election changes could affect U.S. midterms besides President Donald Trump’s focus on proof of citizenship; and a look at an automobile festival on Route 66 that’s the ultimate event for gearheads. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.