Sen. Mitch McConnell’s monthslong absence is complicating GOP efforts to pass a spending bill. The Washington Post’s Jarrell Dillard explains how the missing vote has stalled a key committee.

Maine Democrats are racing to replace Graham Platner in the Senate race ahead of a convention deadline, after his campaign collapsed amid sexual-assault allegations. The Maine Morning Star’s Eesha Pendharkar breaks down who’s vying to replace him.

Millions of Americans dropped their Affordable Care Act coverage after pandemic-era subsidies expired. The Associated Press’s Ali Swenson details how the trend varied among states.

Plus, the roommate of Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer says the suspect regretted his actions, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again, and the women’s Wimbledon final is set.

Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.