USA TODAY is reporting on the results of busy June primary elections across the nation. It said that in California, the top two spots for governor remain undetermined, and in the Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass advanced to a November runoff, with former reality TV star Spencer Pratt and City Councilmember Nithya Raman still vying for the second spot. The outlet also reported that a Trump-backed candidate lost Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary, and former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is poised to make history after winning the New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial primary. Rebecca Bennett is projected to face Republican Rep. Tom Kean for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District.
In other news, USA TODAY said at least 11 states have amended or passed new laws governing cellphone use in schools since January. It also reported that President Donald J Trump tapped Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as the new acting director of national intelligence, noting Pulte has no previous intelligence experience. The outlet highlighted a rise in "teen takeovers," where authorities say teens often assault people, commit robberies and engage in other disorderly behavior. Atlanta is preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11 with Mexico and South Africa facing off. McDonald's will offer collectible cups and Squishmallow toys for the event. Additionally, a 12-year-old New Jersey boy is in critical condition after being struck in the neck by a baseball during warmups.