Daily Briefing: Primaries everywhere today

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

• Iran halted indirect talks with the United States.
• These "surprise bags" are lowering Americans' grocery bills.
• Serena Williams is back.

Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Tuesday, from a busy slate of elections to the books you should be reading this summer.

Today is packed with elections across the country

June's busy election calendar kicks off Tuesday with a slate of races that will determine nominees for the November midterms. These races have increasingly high stakes as the results of the November midterms could impact Republicans' narrow majority in the chamber and come amid redistricting efforts across the country.

Up today: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota host primary races Tuesday, with an eye on U.S. Senate, House and gubernatorial elections. Follow Tuesday's election updates with USA TODAY.

💬 What questions do you have for our team as we get closer to November? Is there a race you’re watching closely? Let us know by jumping in the comments on Reddit. 

More news to know now

• Election-denying Colorado clerk released from prison. Tina Peters, a former Republican county clerk who has falsely denied the results of the 2020 presidential election and who was convicted of crimes tied to tampering with voting machines, was released from prison early on June 1.
• "Undercover plates" for ICE agents: The Department of Justice sued Maine, Washington, Oregon and Massachusetts, alleging their unwillingness to provide confidential, or undercover, license plates for federal immigration agents is “discriminatory” and unconstitutional.
• FIFA to announce every squad Tuesday. Each coach will select a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 26 players for their squad. At least three players have to be a goalkeeper. See the full rankings of the teams.

French Open 2026

Tennis Parisienne

Paris is on fire. Soaring temperatures, high emotions and fiery-red clay courts set the backdrop for a high-drama French Open at Paris' Roland Garros this week. Quel dramatique!

Books

Pack your beach read

As you pack those travel bags, don’t forget a captivating new read with your sunscreen and snacks. And USA TODAY has ideas for all your warm-weather reading needs, whether you’re craving a thrilling narrative nonfiction or a swoony summer romance. Check out our deep dive on LitRPG (thanks, “Dungeon Crawler Carl”) or see why readers are obsessed with cowboy romances. If a joyful read is what you seek, check out our recommendation list of fun-filled titles.

Before you go

• These are 10 shows to watch this summer.
• Why are so many celebs "scary skinny"?
• See who made it to the NCAA Baseball Super Regionals.

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