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, by Ben Hubbard

Platner’s Democratic Support Evaporates After Sexual Assault Allegation, by Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck

McConnell Has Been Hospitalized for 3 Weeks, and Aides Won’t Say Why, by Catie Edmondson

Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations, by Aishvarya Kavi

Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse., by Azam Ahmed

A One-on-One Date With a Museum’s Treasures, by Alex Marshall

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