Daily Briefing: Congressional Resignations, WNBA Draft, CinemaCon Highlights, and More!
Start your day with the latest updates in the Daily Briefing. Today, get a free scoop of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Two congressional resignations were announced, with Republican Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales stepping down due to an affair with a former staffer who passed away, and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell withdrawing amidst accusations of sexual assault. The sudden exits of both representatives have implications for the upcoming elections, particularly in California.
In sports news, Azzi Fudd was chosen as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA draft, with a projected rookie contract of $500,000, thanks to a groundbreaking collective bargaining agreement. The film industry is abuzz with CinemaCon, where USA TODAY's film experts are covering the latest updates. Highlights include a new clip from "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and insights into the upcoming film "Jumanji: Open World" featuring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black.
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