Mid-Day Update: July 2, 2026

John breaks down the news of the day, including the indictment of former Olympian David Hearn on felony charges for vandalizing the Lincoln Reflecting Pool, the ongoing legal battles involving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles in intelligence agencies, as well as President Trump's criticisms of Senate Majority Leader John Thune regarding legislative priorities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.