USA TODAY is reporting that four states — Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota — are holding primary elections today amid forecasts for above-normal temperatures across the entire lower 48 states. It said Democrats face a high-stakes choice in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, a seat previously held by Rep. Jared Golden, which voted for President Donald Trump three times. USA TODAY also noted key races to follow, including President Trump's snub to Rep. Nancy Mace in South Carolina's gubernatorial GOP primary and Democrat Graham Platner's Senate redemption run in Maine.
In other news, USA TODAY said the San Antonio Spurs held off the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, avoiding a nearly insurmountable 3-0 series deficit. President Trump was among the celebrities present at the game.
The outlet reported that Vice President JD Vance did not rule out military fighting intensifying with Iran if months of negotiations fail to produce a deal. Federal officials confirmed more New World screwworm cases but said the threat to the U.S. food supply remains low, with 75 people actively responding on the ground and hundreds in labs to curb the outbreak.
USA TODAY also highlighted that the European Union's new fingerprint and facial-scan entry process has led to reports of long waits and missed connections for travelers. It said Apple announced Siri AI, an expansion of the virtual assistant tool relying on Apple Intelligence, during WWDC. Additionally, President Trump nominated his former personal defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, to permanently lead the Justice Department. In the Los Angeles mayor's race, Nithya Raman is projected to advance.
The article also touched on the debate over whether Southern Baptist women should be pastors, with a prominent theologian proposing an amendment to clarify the convention's position. It noted a new study supporting claims that menstrual cups reduce period pain, though many women still opt for tampons. The outlet also covered a ruling in favor of Brendan Sorsby against the NCAA, potentially impacting college sports.