The election denial movement goes on tour; how Russia's faring under sanctions; Books We Love is back

Plus, how to throw a July 4th bash without breaking the bank. [View this email online]( [NPR]( by Suzanne Nuyen First up [Seth Keshel speaks at a New Hampshire election security seminar presented by the New Hampshire Voter Integrity Group in Manchester, N.H., on Nov. 19, 2021. Seth Keshel, a retired U.S. Army captain, has worked to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.]( Brian Snyder/Reuters Here's what we're following today: Since Jan. 6, 2021, the election denial movement has grown through hundreds of grassroots events. At the center of the movement are [four leaders]( preaching election misinformation [all over the nation](. The Supreme Court released its final two rulings of the year before entering its summer recess. ➡️ In a key decision for the environment, the court said the [EPA lacks authority]( to use greenhouse gas emission caps to force fossil fuel plants out of business. ➡️ Biden was handed a victory in another ruling when the court allowed the administration to rescind the Trump-era "[Remain in Mexico]( policy. Thanks to years of preparations, Russia has been able to weather the unprecedented sanctions levied against the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine. But that [doesn't necessarily mean the sanctions aren't working]( and [tough times may be ahead](. If you're hosting a barbeque this July 4th, it's going to be 11% more expensive than it was last year, thanks to skyrocketing prices for things like wings, beef and beer. Still, with a bit of clever math, [you can find ways to save some cash]( and enjoy a good meal. Starting today, new government rules will force insurers to post on websites what they pay for care or be fined, allowing consumers and employers to [comparison shop for health services]( or negotiate better rates. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Support This Newsletter With every story we report and every newsletter we deliver, our goal remains the same: to equip you with the facts needed to make informed decisions and better understand our world. [Your donation plays a critical role in funding NPR and NPR stations](. If you depend on our news and programming to be here when you need it, please support your local NPR station. Your action today makes this newsletter (and many other great things) possible. [Donate Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Picture show [Left: Andrés de la Torre, father of Tehuel de la Torre. Tehuel is a young trans man who disappeared in March of 2021. Right: Say Sacayán, a transgender rights activist, standing in front of a sign that reads "Where is Tehuel?"]( Eleonora Ghioldi Eleonora Ghioldi has collected more than 70 testimonies from people who have lost a family member to femicide. Her visual project, titled "[ATRAVESADXS]( sheds light on issues that affect women in Latin America and the U.S. and ensures their voices are not silenced. For abortion-rights defenders, the fall of Roe v. Wade was a disaster in slow motion. Thirteen people with personal connections to the issue share how they're feeling and [what their plans are moving forward](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today’s listen [Former President Donald Trump gives the keynote address at the Faith & Freedom Coalition during its annual "Road To Majority Policy Conference" at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center June 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.]( Seth Herald/Getty Images There's an influential minority of Americans who envision the United States as a Christian nation. But even as the Christian right sees wins in key legal battles over abortion and prayer in school, it isn't winning in the court of public opinion. 🎧 [Listen to the story of this conflict]( or [read it here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Weekend picks [Covers of books NPR staffers loved this year]( NPR Check out what [our critics]( are watching, reading and listening to this weekend: Movies: Bridgerton fans will love [Mr. Malcolm's List]( a film that ticks off all the regency romance requirements — lush surroundings, velvets and satins, rambunctious elders, not to mention comedy errors, manners and pride without prejudice. Television: This one's for the kids. Composer Deborah Wicks La Puma has written music for Mo Willems' famous characters Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie — and now for [Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed]( on HBO Max. Books: [Books We Love]( is back early this year, just in time for the summer. Find the perfect book for whatever mood you're in from among 160+ hand-picked titles from NPR staff and critics. Music: Take a step back in time and listen to [this playlist]( some of NPR's favorite music that turns 25 this year. --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you go [Fireworks explode during a show in Las Vegas on July 4, 2020.]( Ethan Miller/Getty Images - Before heading out the door on July 4th, make sure you know [which places are open and closed]( on the federal holiday. - WNBA star Brittney Griner's trial begins today in Russia. She has been [in Russian custody]( for 134 days on alleged drug charges. - Despite being buried for over 30,000 years, a mummified baby mammoth found in Canada's Yukon territory [still had hair, skin and tusks intact](. - It's not just Starbucks: In Milwaukee, two independently owned cafés faced union drives with [two very different outcomes](. - Nonwhite Americans are eating less meat. The change is a result of [longstanding work of vegan activists of color]( to make plant-based eating more accessible. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can [sign up here](. Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Politics, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Daily News emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]