June 2: Senate OKs debt ceiling legislation. Ex-official says Scientology denied allegations for decades.

Updated: Jun 2, 2023 / 05:59 AM CDT

Days away from a default crisis, the Capitol is illuminated as the Senate works into the night to finish votes on amendments on the big debt ceiling and budget cuts package, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday evening, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Good morning! It’s Friday June 2, 2023. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:

1️. Senate OKs debt ceiling legislation, averting default

Days away from a default crisis, the Capitol is illuminated as the Senate works into the night to finish votes on amendments on the big debt ceiling and budget cuts package, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday evening, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

2. Ex-official: Scientology has denied allegations for decades

FILE - Danny Masterson, right, and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. A jury found “That ’70s Show” star Masterson guilty of two counts of rape Wednesday, May 31, in a Los Angeles retrial in which the Church of Scientology played a central role. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) — FILE – Danny Masterson, right, and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. A jury found “That ’70s Show” star Masterson guilty of two counts of rape Wednesday, May 31, in a Los Angeles retrial in which the Church of Scientology played a central role. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

3. Trump or DeSantis: Folks in Florida’s The Villages must choose

This combination of photos shows former President Donald Trump, left, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose allies are gaining confidence in his White House prospects as Trump’s legal woes mount. But some Republican officials and MAGA influencers raise concerns about the Florida governor’s readiness for national stage. (AP Photos – File)

4. Mexican president open to peace deal with drug cartels

FILE - Mexican President Andres Lopez Obrador stands at the National Palace during a ceremony in Mexico City, Sept. 20, 2022. Lopez Obrador suspended a tour of the Yucatan peninsula Sunday, April 23, 2023, after acknowledging he tested positive for the cornavirus, having previously suffered two bouts of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) — FILE – Mexican President Andres Lopez Obrador stands at the National Palace during a ceremony in Mexico City, Sept. 20, 2022. Lopez Obrador suspended a tour of the Yucatan peninsula Sunday, April 23, 2023, after acknowledging he tested positive for the cornavirus, having previously suffered two bouts of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)

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MOM OF 12-YEAR-OLD SAYS ‘MANIC EPISODE’ TO BLAME FOR STABBING

“From what we found, it looks like it was a medication issue,” April Lyda said.

April Lyda talks about the death of her son Thursday, June 1, 2023, during an appearence on “CUOMO.” Lyda’s 12-year-old daughter stabbed her brother to death in January. (NewsNation)

📅 What we’re watching

🔴 Is the economy still going strong? We’ll get additional data when the U.S. Labor Department releases unemployment figures for May.

🔴 The U.S. Conference of Mayors 91st Annual Meeting gets underway in Columbus, Ohio.

🔴 It’s National Gun Violence Awareness Day, established by a coalition of organizations; supporters of gun control measures show their support by wearing orange clothing.

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