The Trump administration is contemplating a substantial expansion of its travel bans, potentially prohibiting entry for citizens from an additional 36 countries. This appears to follow an earlier directive that restricted travelers from 12 nations as part of a wider immigration enforcement effort. Countries such as Angola, Egypt, Nigeria, and Syria may be impacted by these new restrictions.
A cable from the State Department, endorsed by Secretary Marco Rubio, highlights worries regarding the reliability of identity documents, the security of passports, and international collaboration on U.S. deportation processes. The administration has a window of 60 days to decide on implementing these new limitations.
Trump’s current term has been characterized by rigorous immigration enforcement, including widespread deportations and restrictions on foreign student admissions. If enacted, this expansion may rank among the most extensive travel bans in U.S. history. For ongoing updates on the Trump administration, continue following Newsweek.
09:19 AM EDT Trump is poised for a busy inaugural day at the G7 summit in Canada, starting with a bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at 9 a.m. This meeting will address trade and economic relations between the two countries. At 10 a.m., Trump will participate in the official welcome for the summit, followed by the first discussion session at 10:30 a.m. He will engage in three additional sessions throughout the afternoon focusing on global economic policies, scheduled at 12:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., and 6:15 p.m. A group photo opportunity is planned for 5:45 p.m., after which the leaders will transition to evening activities, including a cultural event at 9 p.m. where informal discussions between officials are likely to continue.
08:57 AM EDT Ahead of the summit, Trump indicated that he anticipates announcing new trade agreements. He expressed confidence before departing that finalizing these deals would be as straightforward as sending out letters outlining payment arrangements. While he acknowledged existing trade agreements, Trump hinted at adding more during the summit. His comments come amid existing tensions related to his tariff policies that have resulted in some countries imposing retaliatory tariffs.
08:33 AM EDT A recent poll reveals a decline in the number of Republicans who ‘strongly’ approve of President Trump, with a drop of 5 percentage points since April, according to NBC News Decision Desk and SurveyMonkey. Multiple polls have suggested that his overall approval rating remains in negative territory. Changes in Trump’s approval among Republicans could significantly affect support from GOP lawmakers, impacting his ability to advance his legislative agenda while shaping the political landscape heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
08:18 AM EDT As the G7 summit gets underway in Alberta, Trump is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Carney amidst ongoing trade tensions. The two leaders previously convened at the White House in May and have been in regular contact to resolve economic disputes. After their meeting, Trump will join fellow leaders from the U.S., UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, alongside representatives from Ukraine, Mexico, South Africa, India, and Australia. Discussions on trade negotiations are expected to dominate, particularly as Trump has hinted at new trade deals, despite escalating tensions leading to retaliatory tariffs from several nations.
08:05 AM EDT The political community is in shock following a targeted shooting that claimed the lives of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, leaving Senator John Hoffman and his spouse critically injured. The attack, which occurred in the victims’ homes, has triggered urgent conversations about the safety of elected officials. Senator Tina Smith voiced her concerns, stating, “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.” Senator Amy Klobuchar urged people to reflect on the devastating impact of political violence, remarking that Hortman “was a person that did everything for the right reasons.” The suspect, identified as Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended on Sunday with authorities working to uncover his motives. Following the incident, U.S. Capitol Police heightened security measures for Minnesota’s congressional delegation, and lawmakers from both parties issued a joint condemnation of the attack.
07:47 AM EDT Leavenworth, Kansas, known for its historic federal penitentiary, has become embroiled in a legal dispute over immigration detention policies. The Trump administration has entered into a contract with the private prison company CoreCivic to reopen a facility with a capacity of 1,033 beds in the city, as part of a broader initiative to enhance detention capabilities for migrants facing deportation. This plan has met with resistance from local officials who argue that CoreCivic needs to secure a special use permit prior to reopening. Leavenworth has initiated legal action, citing previous concerns regarding prison conditions that a federal judge once labeled as “a hellhole.” ICE has defended the expansion in the context of a declared national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, which allows it to circumvent competitive bidding for such contracts. The administration is looking to significantly increase the available bed capacity, possibly surpassing 150,000. The unfolding legal battle in Leavenworth underscores the wider tensions surrounding Trump’s stringent immigration policies and the involvement of private prison entities in enforcement actions, potentially setting important precedents regarding city regulations of federal detention centers.