This city lost power two weeks ago. Thousands are still in the dark.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S.’s plan to further isolate Iran’s economy, which he called “Operation Economic Outcast.” The Wall Street Journal’s Brian Schwartz breaks down the details.

Voters in South Carolina are casting ballots today in one of the cycle’s most closely watched primaries: the race to fill the late Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat. Nick Reynolds of the Post and Courier explains what’s at stake.

Nearly two weeks after a severe derecho knocked out power across Gary, Indiana, thousands are still waiting for electricity to return. Calvin Davis of Capital B Gary describes the toll on residents.

Plus, the Trump administration is proposing massive fees for H-1B visas, the Supreme Court allowed Trump to move forward with a mail-in voting executive order, and how police officers hitched a ride with an Uber driver during a chase.

Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.