Donald Trump's hush money convictions fueled a surge in donations.

That's where we're starting the seven from the Washington Post. I'm Hannah Jewel.

It's Friday, June 21st. Let's get from the Washington Post. I'm Hannah Jewel.

It's Friday, June 21st.

Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories.

The Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee, and a pro-Trump super PAC raised

more than 170 million dollars in May.

That includes tens of millions of dollars that came in after Trump's May 30 conviction.

That was when he was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York.

This Hall, all all bitter races the massive

fundraising advantage that President Biden and the Democratic National

Committee once held and that could reshape the presidential race.

The Biden campaign had been able to outspend Trump's campaign on the ground and on the airwaves.

So the latest fundraising results put Trump in a position to build a bigger operation and air more television

ads in the final months before November's election.

Number two, if you're feeling the heat, it's not over yet. The heat wave baking eastern states

will continue into the weekend. Much of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and New England have been sizzling under a potentially record-breaking heat dome,

and the intense heat is now spreading southward into the mid-Atlantic.

Heat alerts are in effect for about 80 million people.

Many locations, including Indianapolis, D.C. and Buffalo are expected to reach a level 4 heat risk. That's the highest level of risk to human health.

So officials are urging people to stay hydrated and wear light clothing. If you have to go outside,

make sure to take breaks in the shade or indoors.

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