The Daily Briefing

YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP

Thu Jun 4 2026

Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor

Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start the morning with these reads:

•	SNAP recipients face new work requirements.
•	New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is keeping Kristi Noem's private jets.
•	A major airline cut flights due to fuel prices.

Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Thursday, from a threat to America's cattle industry to still no winner in some of California's June 2 primaries.

First possible US New World screwworm case

Just a day after saying there are no cases of a parasitic fly in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture says a case may have been detected in South Texas, with the potential to impact Texas's $15 billion cattle industry.

Lawmakers and federal officials have traded barbs over whether the country is prepared: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said a social media post by a "very well-intentioned" Texas legislator about a confirmed New World screwworm case was false. But then Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller also issued a statement Wednesday evening, criticizing the USDA's "slow, bureaucratic and incomplete response" to the screwworm threat.

Cattle ranchers attend a presentation on the threat of the New World Screwworm during the Fayette County Cow/Calf Clinic and Trade Show in La Grange, Texas, U.S., May 1, 2026.

Joel Angel Juarez/REUTERS

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•	War Powers Resolution heads to the Senate: In a severe political blow to President Donald Trump, the House of Representatives voted for the first time to end the war in Iran.
•	The nation's first ban on data centers: Voters in Monterey Park, California, appeared to resoundingly approve a ballot measure that prohibits the facilities citywide.

Entertainment

'Let's Groove'

(L-R) Ralph Johnson, Verdine White, and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire perform onstage at the "Earth, Wind & Fire" Opening Night Premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Festival at Beacon Theatre on June 03, 2026 in New York City.

Jamie McCarthy, Getty Images for Tribeca Festiva

The 25^th installment of the Tribeca Festival runs June 3-14 throughout New York City, boasting a tremendous music slate, with icons including Madonna, Earth, Wind & Fire and Peter Frampton premiering music films.

NBA Finals

All of New York City is going to the NBA Finals

Suddenly New York City feels like one big, loud family. The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, opening last night with Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, a thrilling, back-and-forth 105-95 win to take an early lead in the best-of-7 series. The city hasn’t had a moment like this in 27 years. And it shows.

Before you go

•	Georgia Tech made an impactful move for girls' flag football.
•	A 23-year-old got candid about how medication ruined her sex life.
•	Gardening? These plants could be toxic for cats.