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Primary Rollercoaster, Interim Intelligence Director Named, Biden Memoir Pushback and more

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CNN 5 Things
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Jun 2, 2026
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Summary

Primaries across six states today could shape the political landscape heading into November. President Donald Trump has named a new acting director of National Intelligence - we'll explain why it's a highly unusual pick. Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is threatening to escalate legal action following clashes outside Delaney Hall. Congressional staffers tell CNN that women fear reporting harassment on Capitol Hill. Plus, CNN’s Jake Tapper is challenging some of the central claims in Jill Biden’s new memoir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices