The newsletter opens with a personal reflection on a love of cooking shows, especially the increasingly collaborative tone of recent seasons of 'Top Chef,' before turning to the day’s headlines.

Authorities have detained a suspect in connection with gunfire at the correspondents' dinner, with a federal court appearance expected. King Charles is set to begin a four-day visit to Washington, while the Supreme Court prepares to review the use of geofence searches that rely on cellphone location data. A nationwide redistricting fight is intensifying, particularly in Florida and Virginia, as lawmakers and courts weigh in on congressional maps.

Internationally, the economic consequences of the war involving Iran continue to ripple across the globe. In sports, Sabastian Sawe won the London Marathon, breaking the men’s world record and finishing in under two hours, with runner-up Yomif Kejelcha also crossing the line below the two-hour mark.

The newsletter also highlights renewed attention around pop singer Zara Larsson, celebrity relationship speculation, and a curated list of notable books released this year.