
5 things to know for July 1: SCOTUS, Abortion, Ukraine, Brittney Griner, Travel chaos
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Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
Today is the traditional getaway day for many people heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, and the 5 Things crew is hitting the road too. We'll see you back here on Tuesday after enjoying some fun in the sun and fireworks shows! If you need a little diversion before your holiday festivities begin, take CNN's Summer Quiz! Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.

As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress doesn’t agree to a plan to end the partial government shutdown.











