5 things to know for June 25: Extreme weather, SCOTUS, Julian Assange, trash balloons, space race

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Several veteran CNN contributors were asked to rewatch past Biden-Trump debates for clues to what will happen when the opponents meet again on stage this Thursday. They did — and offered these predictions about this week’s showdown. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.

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1. Extreme weather

As millions of Americans swelter under record-breaking temperatures, major flooding from heavy rains in the Midwest has strained a Minnesota dam to the brink of collapse. The Rapidan Dam located about 70 miles southwest of Minneapolis is in “imminent failure condition,” the Blue Earth County government said. In a Monday evening update, the county said there are currently no plans for a “mass evacuation” while emergency crews actively monitor the situation. Severe flooding already wreaked havoc across the Midwest over the weekend, killing at least one person in South Dakota and prompting rescue efforts in multiple states.

2. SCOTUS

The Supreme Court is poised to announce blockbuster decisions this week on abortion, guns and former President Donald Trump’s claims of absolute immunity. Trump has argued that without immunity, presidents would be hamstrung in office, always fearful of being second guessed by a zealous prosecutor after leaving the White House. The immunity case appears likely to come down to whether Trump’s actions after the 2020 election were “official” – that is, steps he was taking as president — or whether they were “private,” which would not likely receive immunity. The