What to Watch at the NATO Summit, and Platner’s Allies Rescind Endorsements

Plus, the museum that wants you to touch the art.

Here’s what we’re covering:

Facing Threats, NATO Finds New Value in Turkey (nytimes.com/2026/07/06/world/middleeast/nato-s…), by Ben Hubbard

Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation (nytimes.com/2026/07/06/us/politics/graham-plat…), by Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck

McConnell Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Weeks, and Aides Won’t Say Why (nytimes.com/2026/07/06/us/politics/mitch-mccon…), by Catie Edmondson

Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations (nytimes.com/2026/07/05/us/politics/trump-gun-r…), by Aishvarya Kavi

Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse. (nytimes.com/2026/07/07/world/europe/estonia-wo…), by Azam Ahmed

A One-on-One Date With a Museum’s Treasures (nytimes.com/2026/07/05/arts/design/v-and-a-eas…), by Alex Marshall

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