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Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start with these reads:
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Nicole Fallert here. "Love Island" in movie theaters is practically too much of a good thing. We have the news to know on Tuesday, including a packed summer day of elections and a not-so-blue reflecting pool on the National Mall.
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Runoffs in Georgia, Alabama highlight today's primaries
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A busy cycle of primary contests continues across the country. Elections are set across four states and Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, with Georgia and Alabama hosting primary runoffs on for some House and Senate races. Whoever wins the runoffs will be on the November ballot as President Donald Trump and the GOP aim to hold onto a narrow majority on Capitol Hill.
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One race to watch: Two GOP candidates, Rep. Mike Collins ( who is backed by Trump) and college football coach Derek Dooley, go head-to-head in Georgia today after neither candidate secured more than 50% of the vote in the May 19 primary. The winner will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in what is set to be one of the most closely-watched races of the midterms.
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Is the war with Iran over? The U.S. and Iran have reached a framework deal to end the Iran war, but it will be at least several days until the agreement could be signed. |
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Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting: Warsh will probably need to deliver unwelcome news to Trump after his first meeting as Fed chair, as markets expect no change in the central bank’s benchmark interest rate. |
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A "cold blob" in the Atlantic: It's eerily similar to the one featured in the film "The Day After Tomorrow" that has a major impact on global weather. |
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DC's Reflecting Pool may look green for months
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A worker clears algae from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has been painted blue at the directive of U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, in Washington, DC on June 14, 2026.
Eric Lee, REUTERS
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become overrun with algae just days after the landmark underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation, leaving visitors wondering if it will be cleared in time for 4th of July celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary.
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Christian Pulisic's legacy is on the line this World Cup
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Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com.
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The California governor, a Democrat who has long sparred with the commander in chief, made the accusation in a video on social media.
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Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO, after nearly a decade together, according to court records reviewed by USA TODAY.
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From immigration to elections, ballrooms to tax immunity, much of President Donald Trump’s second term legacy is mired in the courts.
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Shop the best Amazon Prime Day deals on useful everyday products, including smart-home upgrades, travel gear and problem-solving tools.
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UFC CEO Dana White said the mixed martial arts promotion hit all of its benchmarks for success during UFC Freedom 250 but that it won't happen again.
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Businesses argued the first Trump administration used a "loophole" to impose tariffs beyond what Congress intended. The Supreme Court rejected their appeal.
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"The Lincoln Lawyer," Netflix's legal thriller starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, has been canceled by the streamer ahead of its fifth season.
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Fans of Oliver Tree are in shock and grieving after the singer was presumed dead after a helicopter accident in Brazil. Collective grief, explained.
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LIV Golf's future is in doubt as the world's best golfers descend on Shinnecock Hills for the 2026 U.S. Open. Here is every LIV golfer in the field:
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