The Daily Briefing

YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP

Wed Mar 11 2026

Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor

Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's what's breaking this morning:

•	Trump would sign the SAVE Act despite the DHS shutdown.
•	Joe Rogan slammed Trump's "insane" Iran war.
•	A woman was charged for "trying to kill" Rihanna.

Nicole Fallert here, wishing I were frolicking in this superbloom. Wednesday's headlines begin with a Georgia special election and then we'll talk about that Team USA World Baseball Classic loss.

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene?

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller, a former prosecutor, came in second among a field of more than a dozen candidates in Georgia's special election on Tuesday to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives in January after months of clashing with the president.

Retired Brigadier General Shawn Harris , one of just three Democrats on the ballot, topped the votes after consolidating most of his party's support. But neither candidate received the required threshold under Georgia law of more than 50% to win outright. That means the two are headed for an April 7 runoff election.

Mississippi also had a primary election on Tuesday. See the results.

Georgia Democrat congressional candidate Shawn Harris speaks to supporters after the voting results were announced during his watch night party in Rome, Georgia, on March 10, 2026.

Alyssa Pointer, REUTERS

And this all begs the question: Can Trump run both a war and a midterm campaign at the same time?

More news to know now

•	Should we worry about Iran sleeper cells? Trump said the administration is "on top of" possible Iranian sleeper cells operating inside the U.S. — offering few details about their existence and level of potential threat.
•	Don't miss your flight! Americans are enduring long wait times as a partial federal government shutdown strains staffing at the Transportation Security Administration. Check these resources before waiting too long to leave for the airport.
•	It's been six years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Here's a look back at what happened since.

Dunk!

NBA history made

Bam Adebayo Miami Heat celebrates with teammates after a 150-129 win against the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center on March 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

Megan Briggs, Getty Images

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. Yes, 83. That's the second-most points scored in an NBA game, surpassing late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant.

Something to talk about

Italy just upset USA baseball

Team USA suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in World Baseball Classic history, 8-6 to Italy in front of a stunned crowd at Daikin Park on Monday. Now, they must rely on Italy to beat Mexico on Wednesday night, or hope a tiebreaker works in their favor.

Before you go

•	"Project Hail Mary" is 2026's first great movie.
•	Mariska Hargitay and Sheryl Lee Ralph were honored as Time's Women of the Year.
•	Meet six Team USA Paralympians you don't want to miss.

Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com.

Christians gather near future ICE facility. 'Rather pray than protest'

The proposed ICE facility in Oakwood, Georgia loomed over a group of Christians holding a Lenten vigil on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

A group of Christians are meeting outside a proposed ICE facility in Oakwood, Georgia during Lent to pray for those who could soon fill the warehouse.

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