What to know this morning: In 5 minutes or less

1. President Barack Obama made a statement this morning when he became the first President of the United States to go on a podcast, saying that the U.S. is not cured of racism, and he used the n-word to make his case. Read more here.

2. After the fourth round, Jordan Speith added the huge U.S. Open trophy to his Masters green jacket. He's on his way to making history, and people are impressed not only by his talent but by the grace with which he keeps winning the majors. Read more here.

3. The Taliban launched a "complex attack" against Afghanistan's parliament on Monday, starting with a suicide bomb at the entrance and then battling with police outside as lawmakers inside tried to appoint a defense minister. Read more here.

4. "We hear you, Taylor." After writing an open letter to Apple, Taylor Swift managed to change the company's policy when it comes to their new streaming service. They will now pay artists during the 3-month trial period, even though it'll be free for customers. Read more here.

5. The white supremacist group that the Charleston shooter claimed to be a part of reportedly made $65,000 in donations to Republicans, namely some of the candidates running for president in 2016. Senator Ted Cruz is planning to return the $8,500 he received from the group. Read more here.