Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's Tuesday's news:
Another detainee died at a controversial NYC-area ICE facility.
Michigan, Virginia, Kansas, Washington and Missouri hold competitive primaries today.
Jackie the Bald Eagle's health worsened.
Nicole Fallert here. Feel the serotonin of the "Elaine" dance.
Between the Senate and House of Representatives, there are vastly different expectations among GOP lawmakers as to what they can accomplish over the remainder of the year. The centerpieces of President Donald Trump's agenda – enacting voting restrictions, ramping up defense spending amid the Iran war, confirming Cabinet nominees and a longshot effort to eliminate the Senate's filibuster – have sown intraparty discord.
Internal strategy documents obtained by USA TODAY from within the Senate Republican Conference have warned of "stories of conflict between Republicans."
Washington wildfire expels thousands from homes: Three ongoing blazes have consumed more than 12.5 square miles of land in and around Spokane.
In-N-Out worker killed in Idaho mass shooting was "an amazing soul": Ashley Garibay's mother says she had "the most beautiful heart" and that she is in a state of shock over the attack that killed her daughter and two others in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Americans are swimming in debt: A record number of U.S. consumers entered debt consolidation in the first half of 2026, with an average balance of about $40,000.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were among NFL teams at training camps across the country on Monday. Regular season kicks off on Sept. 9, but no need to wait: The annual Hall of Fame game is the first preseason matchup on Thursday.
America's sandwich caregivers, those simultaneously taking care of aging parents and children, took on their dual care responsibilities at 34 years old on average, according to Care.com's 2026 Sandwich Generation Report. That's younger than the typical age — and balancing the costs of child care and senior care simultaneously is reshaping nearly every one of their financial decisions.
OnlyFans stars' images are being used to scam fans.
The Dodgers, Red Sox and Phillies all won the MLB trade deadline.
Use these back-to-school gadgets every day.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Republicans in Congress are at odds