House GOP infighting resumes over antiterrorism rule, DOJ to close gun show loophole and the Masters Tournament begins
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NEED TO KNOW
House GOP infighting over antiterrorism rule
The House GOP's infighting resumed yesterday after hard-right lawmakers blocked the reauthorization of a key antiterrorism rule under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
What happened: Nineteen conservatives broke with Speaker Mike Johnson to block the rule, Section 702, which allows for targeted surveillance of foreign nationals without warrants. [NBC News]
Why it happened: Donald Trump pushed legislators to kill the bill, claiming it was “illegally used” against him during his 2016 campaign, seemingly referring to a different section of FISA. [New York Times]
What’s next: Seeking to draw closer ties to MAGA forces, Johnson offered Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who voted against the FISA rule, an advisory role and plans to meet with Trump tomorrow. [AP]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
💻 FCC’s internet rule
Internet providers are now required by the FCC to show their fees and download speeds on standardized “nutrition labels” meant to give customers more transparency when selecting an internet plan. [USA Today]
➡️ Gun show loophole
The Justice Department announced a final rule to close the so-called gun show loophole, requiring sellers to obtain licenses and buyers to undergo background checks. [The Hill]
🏛️ Arizona abortion fallout
Republican lawmakers in Arizona shut down a proposed repeal of the state’s new legislation criminalizing nearly all abortions. Meanwhile, Trump said the law goes too far. [AP]
🌍 Israel-Hamas negotiations
Hamas said it’s currently unable to track down the 40 Israeli hostages needed for a proposed ceasefire deal with Israel, raising concerns that more hostages may be dead than publicly known. [CNN]
🎬 Robbie’s Monopoly film
Margot Robbie’s production company is developing a movie based on the classic board game Monopoly, which comes after her work making and starring in the smash hit Barbie. [GMA]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
⚾ In baseball, the Royals play the Astros at 2:10 p.m. ET on Fubo as they try to extend their winning streak. [Kansas City Star]
⛳ The PGA Tour Masters Tournament is slated to tee off at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN, though there may be a rain delay. [Yahoo Sports]
📺 For a late-aughts nostalgia hit: Patti Stanger: The Matchmaker premieres at 8 p.m. ET on the CW. [TVLine]
🏀 In basketball, the Warriors play the Trail Blazers at 10 p.m. ET on NBC Sports as they try to improve their seeding. [NBC Sports]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Jackie Robinson played in an exhibition game against the New York Yankees. Four days later, his regular-season debut broke baseball’s color line. [AP]
3 QUESTIONS
...about burnout
Struggling to get through the week? It could be burnout. My colleague Kaitlin Reilly breaks down her reporting on what to do about it.
Lily: How does burnout differ from simply being really tired?
Kaitlin: A psychologist told me it’s usually tied to chronic stress at work. It’s not just physical, but emotional exhaustion, and often comes with lack of motivation.
Lily: If I’m burned out, what’s one thing I can do right now to start feeling better?
Kaitlin: Unplug and go for a walk or try breathing exercises to reduce stress. The psychologist compared managing burnout to managing a budget. You don’t want to overdraw your “energy bank account.”
Lily: What do experts recommend doing to handle burnout in the long term?
Kaitlin: A mental health professional can help you evaluate if you need to make drastic life changes, like switching careers, and strategize ways to improve your overall mental well-being.
What else can you do to get rid of burnout? Here are more tips.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Russ Cook, known to fans as Hardest Geezer, triumphantly completed his goal of running the entire length of Africa — over 10,000 miles — in 352 days. He said the end of his journey felt like a “mystical event.” [BBC News]
Have a good day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Minerals can build up if you don’t regularly clean your dishwasher. Luckily, you can maintain it with just one tablet. [Yahoo Life]
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