Happy Friday! Sen. Kamala Harris had a good night. South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg did too. Former Vice President Joe Biden? Not so much. The second round of the initial Democratic debates showed the divide among those seeking the presidency and there were a few breakout moments that may determine who is likely to still be in the race come Iowa and New Hampshire and who might want to head home. [Politico] Winners and losers from the second round. [WaPost]
Topping the news: Republican leaders are free to gerrymander in Utah without judicial intervention after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal courts do not have the authority to make decisions on redistricting cases. [Trib] [WaPo] [NYT]
-> The U.S. House passed an emergency border bill on Thursday after Speaker Nancy Pelosi caved to moderate Democrats, including Rep. Ben McAdams of Utah, who revolted against her plans to pass her own legislation. Instead, the House took up a Senate-led measure that has less restrictions than the House package. [Trib] [APviaTrib] [NYT]
Tweets of the day: From @KevinMKruse: “The pundits claiming that people love their private health insurance should speak with my insurance company. But first, you’re going to need to fill out a six-page form you’ve submitted dozens of times already and then wait on hold for an hour before getting transferred.”
-> From @guybranum: “Marianne Williamson is the only candidate bold enough to propose a witchcraft based health care system.”
-> From @MikeDrucker: “Kamala is going to have to prosecute herself for murdering Biden”
Happy Birthday: Today to Paul Johnson, a legislative assistant for Rep. Rob Bishop. On Saturday to Arizona State University’s Carol McNamara. And on Sunday to former State Rep. Sheryl Allen, former state Rep. Carl Wimmer and the Daily Herald’s Ashley Franscell Detrick.
Behind the headlines: Tribune editor Jennifer Napier-Pearce, and reporters Nate Carlisle and Taylor Stevens join KCPW's Roger McDonough to talk about the week's top stories, including the disappearance of a University of Utah student.
Every Friday at 9 a.m., stream "Behind the Headlines" at kcpw.org, or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast. Join the live conversation by calling (801) 355-TALK.
In other news: The third annual LoveLoud music festival, a celebration for LGBTQ youth, will take place on June 29. [Trib]
-> A gas pipeline under development in Oregon could open up Asian markets for Utah’s natural gas. Environmental groups are concerned about the potential negative impacts of the pipeline. [Trib]
-> Salt Lake City’s I-80 between State Street and 1300 East will be reduced to one lane through September. [Trib]
-> Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has asked state officials to place new regulations on conversion therapy, a controversial and medically-discredited therapy which aims to change sexuality. [Trib]
-> A staff member at a St. George school for troubled youth is facing a child abuse charge. [Trib]
-> The University of Utah spent nearly $60,000 on public relations consulting after Lauren McCluskey was murdered. [Trib]
> Pat Bagely offers his take on the gerrymandering ruling. [Trib]
Nationally: The second round of Democratic candidates for president debated Thursday night. It went well for some but not so for former Vice President Joe Biden. [APviaTrib]
-> President Trump is in Japan to meet with the leaders of world powers for the G-20 summit. [WaPo]
-> The Supreme Court has ruled against Trump saying the Census cannot ask a question about citizenship status. Trump has since asked for the Census to be delayed while his administration goes back to court. [WaPo] [Reuters]
-> As U.S. states tighten restrictions on abortions, women are purchasing foreign abortion pills online. [Reuters]
-> An Alabama woman lost her baby after she was shot while five months pregnant. She is now being charged for the fetus’ death. [NYT]
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-- Thomas Burr and Sara Tabin
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