Grand Canyon had elevated flood risk and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to resign: Morning Rundown

The National Park Service warned of an elevated flood risk at the Grand Canyon after a megafire destroyed much of the area. Massachusetts primary races will test Democrats’ generational divide. And Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits his resignation.

2 dead, 1 missing after Grand Canyon floods

One person remains unaccounted for after catastrophic weekend floods swept through the Grand Canyon, killing at least two people, officials said yesterday. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday. Officials have not released his name. The recovery of a second body was announced Monday.

Texas chiropractor John Giusti, 46, died in the flood, his family and the families of two others said. According to a statement from the families, Giusti was with friends Brent Rosenkranz and Timothy Smith, who were both missing. Exploring the Grand Canyon had been a longtime dream for Giusti, his family said.

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In July 2025, the Dragon Bravo megafire charred nearly 150,000 acres at Grand Canyon National Park. In February, the park started reopening the North Kaibab Trail, a route that connects the canyon’s North Rim with Phantom…

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