Five states—Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington—are holding primary elections today, with a particular focus on Michigan's crucial Democratic Senate race. Voters there will choose between Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed to face Republican Mike Rogers in November.

Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to advance Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation vote after Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis dropped their objections. This follows Blanche's written confirmation to rescind a controversial $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." However, legal experts question the binding nature of these assurances.

In Spokane, Washington, police arrested Aaron Farinacci, 37, for arson in connection with a destructive wildfire that has displaced thousands and destroyed hundreds of homes. The fires, exacerbated by climate change, underscore long-standing local concerns about wildfire risks. Elsewhere, the House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards for inappropriate conduct toward staffers.