Tuesday, June 9, 2026

America's hottest elections

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The Daily Briefing

YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP

Tue Jun 9 2026

 

Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor

Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here’s what to know this morning:

How hot will it get this week?
We went to see the renovated reflecting pool on the national mall.
Savannah Guthrie shared a new message about her missing mom.

Nicole Fallert here. Join our Summer Book Challenge! We have Tuesday's news, from a hot primary day across the country to a hit to "Knicks in Four."

Can Democrats keep Jared Golden's pro-Trump House seat in Maine?

Democrats have a high-stakes choice to make in a competitive primary race for Maine's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday. The nominee will try to hold onto Rep. Jared Golden's seat in a district that voted for President Donald Trump three times.

Other primaries today: In addition to Maine, Nevada, South Carolina, and North Dakota are set to hold elections today for U.S. House, Senate and governor races, among other local contests. Here are a few key races to follow, including Trump's snub to Rep. Nancy Mace in South Carolina's gubernatorial GOP primary and Democrat Graham Platner's redemption run for Senate in Maine.

Hot elections: Above-normal temperatures are forecast this week for the entire lower 48 states.

More news to know now

JD Vance exclusive USA TODAY interview: The vice president did not rule out military fighting intensifying with Iran before the war ends, if months of negotiations fail to produce a deal.
More New World screwworm cases confirmed: Federal officials say the threat to the U.S. food supply remains low, while a reported 75 people are actively responding on the ground and hundreds more in lab to curb the outbreak threatening American livestock.
Packing for your Euro summer? The EU's new fingerprint and facial-scan entry process has led to reports of long waits and missed connections.

NBA Finals 2026

Spurs stifle Knicks

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New York Knicks fans watch the game on a laptop outside of a watch party at Bryant Park for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on June 8, 2026 in New York City.

Adam Gray, Getty Images

The NBA Finals are suddenly wide open : The San Antonio Spurs held off the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York, avoiding a nearly insurmountable 3-0 series deficit. President Trump (who was met with loud boos) and a slew of celebs were present as New Yorkers across the city were glued to the game.

Pride Month 2026

The queer affirmation that kept a cancer patient going

Alix Shulman and her wife Lisa were eager for a house with a nice backyard. Little did they know the worst would come from somewhere else. Shulman, 49, was diagnosed with stage 3 IIB triple-negative breast cancer several years ago. She pushed through 16 rounds of chemotherapy and a bilateral mastectomy, and is now four years cancer-free. An integral part of her care? Her support system, from medical providers to her loved ones, affirming her queer identity and recognizing her spouse.

Before you go

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau had date night.
Serena Williams is back on the court today.
Don't delay those pesky HVAC repairs.

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

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