President Trump is set to hold a meeting with newly appointed German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz at the White House this Thursday.
With ongoing discussions surrounding the Ukrainian-Russian conflict affecting trade and broader agendas, the meeting is expected to navigate contentious topics. The involvement of American conservatives in German politics may also surface, particularly as they extend support towards the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AFD) party.
This meeting follows Trump’s announcement of a travel ban impacting 12 countries—a decision made amidst a series of actions he took on Wednesday evening.
On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court released six opinions marking the conclusion of its term. Notably, the Court unanimously revived a “reverse discrimination” lawsuit from a white woman against her former employer, thereby reducing the barriers for white and straight employees to pursue similar claims. The Court also dismissed a lawsuit from Mexico aimed at the U.S. gun industry.
At Capitol Hill, Mike Johnson is steadfastly defending the House’s “big, beautiful bill” against critiques from high-tech mogul Elon Musk. Johnson shared with Bloomberg TV that he planned to communicate with Musk via text on Wednesday night, with further discussions scheduled for Thursday.
However, the bill faces significant challenges in the Senate, where there is considerable opposition that could jeopardize its chances of being passed by July 4th.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the day, including developments on these stories.
Source: thehill.com