What to watch in today’s primaries and Russia bombards Ukraine: Morning Rundown

Morning RundownWhat to watch in today’s primaries and Russia bombards Ukraine: Morning RundownPlus, a major health research institute shifts its focus even as the Ebola outbreak grows.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Drone and missile attacks in Kyiv on June 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion in Ukraine. AP; Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 2, 2026, 7:17 AM EDTBy Kaylah Jackson and David HickeyIn today’s newsletter: Russia bombards Ukraine, leaving at least 18 dead. Voters head to the polls for primaries across six states, where the fight to shape the future of the Democratic Party is playing out. And Scott Pelley accuses CBS News’ Bari Weiss of “murdering” “60 Minutes.”Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Here’s what to know today.What to watch in today’s primaries The fight to shape the future of the Democratic Party is playing out in a slew of key primaries across six states tonight — California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.Candidates take part in a California governor debate. NBCTwo of California’s races have attracted a great deal of national attention. The race to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor has narrowed to a three-way contest between two Democrats and a Republican with President Donald Trump’s backing. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Mayor is facing two major challengers in her all-party primary, including former reality TV star Spencer Pratt.This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.House incumbents from California to New Jersey are facing serious electoral threats from members of their own parties, in another clear sign voters are eager for change. Many of the primary fights among Democrats are highlighting divisions between progressives and more establishment candidates.But the party’s hopes for a midterm boost have extended to red-state Iowa, with the governor’s office and one Senat...