Afternoon Briefing — June 5, 2026

Trump in Wisconsin. Donald Trump is holding a roundtable with farmers in Wisconsin and is speaking on agriculture. This event is part of his activities in Wisconsin, as indicated by live updates. Separately, Trump stated that people unable to afford NBA finals tickets can watch on TV, saying, "That's the way life goes."

Federal Economic Policy. The US is looking ahead to inflation data. Gold has erased its gains for the year, as jobs data has fueled bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes. Some analysts suggest the Fed may already be too late in hiking interest rates, which could be bad news for borrowers.

Justice Department Actions. Lawyers at the DOJ could face discipline concerning their handling of a transgender care probe. Separately, the Justice Department argues that courts cannot stop Trump's White House ballroom.

Senate Immigration Funding. The Senate has funded immigration enforcement through 2029. This action was noted in live updates covering political developments. ICE will stop reporting deaths of newly released detainees, with officials calling this "common sense.