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Amid reports of alleged sexual assault, Graham Platner is no longer a viable Democratic candidate to take on Maine Sen. Susan Collins, putting Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats in an incredibly difficult position as they look to take the majority on Election Day.
Anna and Jake discuss the latest. Plus, why House GOP defense hawks are skeptical of the Trump administration’s terms for a peace deal with Iran.
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