USA TODAY is reporting that Maine Democrat Graham Platner won the Democratic Senate primary, despite recent revelations about his personal life. It said Sen. Lindsey Graham survived five primary challengers in South Carolina, while South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace's bid for governor failed after she lost President Donald Trump's favor. The outlet also noted statewide contests in Nevada and a dispute between Trump and the state GOP over an open Congressional seat in North Dakota.
USA TODAY is reporting that a $70 billion bill for ICE and Border Patrol is headed to President Donald Trump's desk. It said the controversial bill, a major GOP priority, follows months of debate on Capitol Hill over immigration enforcement funding. Separately, Pennsylvania state senators introduced a new legislative initiative on June 9, calling for "ICE out" of Pennsylvania.
USA TODAY is reporting on a breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib, which prevents the spread of the disease. It said patients receiving the drug lived a median of 13.2 months, compared with 6.7 months for those on chemotherapy. The outlet also addressed concerns about the New World screwworm, advising pet owners to check for wounds after a dog in New Mexico became the first non-livestock animal infected in the current U.S. outbreak.
USA TODAY is reporting that an inflation report is due today, noting that inflation has surged since the start of the Iran war, leading Americans to expect continued price increases. It also reported that an analysis shows at least 90 publicly traded companies plan to claim Trump tariff refunds, with few expected to pass savings directly to consumers.
USA TODAY is reporting that Taylor Swift attended the "Toy Story 5" premiere, receiving a standing ovation after performing at the Dolby Theatre. It said Swift announced this sequel is her favorite "Toy Story" film. Separately, Serena Williams ended her retirement with a doubles win alongside Victoria Mboko at London’s Queen’s Club HSBC Championships. The outlet also reported that a popular lake in Arizona is indefinitely closed after a major fish kill incident, which poses health risks to visitors due to decomposing carcasses.