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Wisconsin dairy farmer sues USDA over alleged discrimination

A Wisconsin dairy farmer has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, alleging that the Trump administration is continuing programs that unfairly disadvantage white farmers. The lawsuit, filed by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on behalf of farmer Adam Faust, claims that USDA policies favor minority farmers and violate constitutional protections of equal treatment.

Faust was previously involved in a successful lawsuit against the Biden administration in 2021, challenging race-based loan forgiveness programs. His new lawsuit argues that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the USDA still discriminate against white farmers.

Among the policies cited in the lawsuit are loan guarantee disparities and administrative fees that Faust claims disproportionately affect white farmers. The Wisconsin Institute warned the USDA in April that legal action was imminent, and six Republican congressmen from Wisconsin have called for an investigation into the agency’s practices.

The USDA has not yet responded to the lawsuit, and the case is expected to reignite debates over federal agricultural policies and the role of DEI initiatives in government programs.

Trump’s packed schedule for first day of G7 conference

Trump is set for a busy first day at the G7 conference in Canada, kicking off with a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at 9 a.m. The meeting will cover trade and economic relations between the two nations.

At 10 a.m., Trump will participate in the event’s official welcome, followed by the first discussion session at 10:30 a.m. Throughout the afternoon, he will engage in three additional sessions at 12:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 6:15 p.m., focusing on global economic policies and cooperation among member nations.

A scheduled group photo at 5:45 p.m. will mark the occasion for attending leaders before moving into the evening portion of the agenda. Trump is set to attend a cultural event at 9 p.m., where diplomatic interactions and informal discussions will likely continue.

Trump hints at new trade deals ahead of summit

Trump said yesterday that he expects to announce new trade agreements at the upcoming summit in Canada. Before his departure, he suggested that finalizing deals would be as simple as sending letters outlining payment terms.

Trump emphasized that the United States already has trade arrangements, but he anticipates adding a few more during the summit. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions over his tariff policies, which have prompted some nations to impose retaliatory measures.

Number of Republicans who ‘strongly approve’ of Trump drops in poll

The number of Republicans who “strongly” approve of President Donald Trump has declined in recent months, according to a new poll.

Republicans were 5 percentage points less likely to say that they strongly approve of the president compared to April, according to the latest poll from NBC News Decision Desk and SurveyMonkey.

Several polls have found his overall approval rating remains stuck in negative territory.

A shift in Trump’s approval rating among Republicans could influence his support from Republican lawmakers, impact his ability to push through his agenda and shape the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Read the full story by Khaleda Rahman on Newsweek.

Trump meets Canadian PM Carney as G7 summit begins in Alberta

Trump is set to begin his first full day in Canada with a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, amid ongoing tensions over trade. The two leaders previously met at the White House in May and have been in frequent contact recently, working to ease economic disputes.

Following the meeting, Trump will join other world leaders for the G7 summit, held near Calgary, Alberta. The annual gathering brings together leaders from the U.S., Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, with additional attendees from Ukraine, Mexico, South Africa, India, and Australia.

Trade negotiations are expected to be a central focus, as Trump has hinted at new trade deals emerging from the summit. However, tensions remain high, with several nations imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. policies.

Minnesota lawmakers shaken after deadly attack on state legislators

The political world is reeling after the targeted shooting of two Minnesota state legislators, which left Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead and Sen. John Hoffman and his wife gravely wounded. The attack, carried out in their homes, has sparked urgent discussions about security for elected officials.

Sen. Tina Smith expressed concern over the growing threats lawmakers face, saying, “I don’t want to think that I have to have a personal security detail everywhere I go, but I think we really have to look at the situation that we’re in.”

Sen. Amy Klobuchar urged people to reflect on the human cost of political violence, calling Hortman “a person that did everything for the right reasons.”

The suspect, Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended late Sunday. Authorities are investigating his motives amid a broader surge in politically motivated violence.

In response, U.S. Capitol Police increased security for Minnesota’s congressional delegation, and lawmakers from both parties issued a joint statement condemning the attack, saying,

Leavenworth becomes battleground over Trump’s immigration detention plan

Leavenworth, Kansas, long associated with its historic federal penitentiary, is now at the center of a legal battle over immigration detention. The Trump administration has signed a contract with private prison firm CoreCivic to reopen a 1,033-bed facility in the city, part of a broader push to expand detention capacity for migrants facing deportation.

The move has sparked resistance from local officials, who argue that CoreCivic must obtain a special use permit before reopening the facility. The city of Leavenworth has filed a lawsuit, citing past concerns about conditions at the prison, which a federal judge once described as “a hellhole.”

ICE has justified the expansion by declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, allowing it to bypass competitive bidding for detention contracts. The administration aims to more than double the number of available beds, potentially reaching 150,000.

The legal fight in Leavenworth highlights broader tensions over Trump’s aggressive immigration policies and the role of private prison companies in enforcement efforts. As the case unfolds, it could set a precedent for how cities regulate federal detention centers within their jurisdictions.

The Supreme Court decision that gives Trump cover for national ICE raids

Something more than tear gas residue and smoke from burning Waymos hung over the Los Angeles streets hit by anti-ICE protests over the past week: a landmark Supreme Court decision from just over a decade ago.

The Trump administration has argued that sanctuary jurisdictions like California, and L.A. specifically, are getting in the way of immigration enforcement, and that states and cities should be helping federal agents carrying out their work.

That argument is, perhaps ironically, based on a Supreme Court precedent affirmed during the Obama administration. In 2012, the high court ruled in Arizona v. United States that it was the federal government’s supreme responsibility to enforce immigration laws, and it superceded state and local law enforcement.

“It has been interpreted, I have to say, remarkably consistently, by circuits from the Fifth Circuit to the Ninth Circuit, with some variations, to strike down or affirm district court decisions striking down state laws that have been viewed as attempts by the states to enforce immigration law,” Emma Winger, deputy legal director at the American Immigration Council, told Newsweek. “Arizona‘s holdings are, in many ways, very clear.”

Read the full story by Dan Gooding on Newsweek.