With multiple irons in trade fire, Donald J. Trump may receive positive news today from German automakers interested in eliminating 10% import tariff on US cars and 2.5% US tariff on German cars. Truck tariffs remain a concern. wsj.com/articles/germa…

In long-brewing situation, US pulled out of UN Human Rights Council. US claimed persistent bias and protection of countries like Venezuela, Cuba & Russia that commit human rights abuses. #HumanRights usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

The President's executive order directs DHS to maintain custody of alien families during the pendency of any criminal improper entry or immigration proceedings involving their members. 45.wh.gov/Z1WyBM

DC Initiative 77 passed, requiring restaurants to up minimum wage to $15. While industry vows to keep fighting, we could see European-style service charges on bills, elimination of tipping & job losses in DC. Stay tuned. apnews.com/c907730aef5e47…

Last night in Minnesota was incredible. What a crowd!

On heels of Comcast offer, Fox moved quickly to approve new merger terms with Disney. Improved package from Disney offers $71.3B in stock and cash. Deal doesn’t include Fox News, Fox Business, or broadcasting company. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20…

US Supreme Court issued decision on major Internet sales tax case, South Dakota v. Wayfair, allowing states some leeway to tax e-commerce sales. Watch for more action by states and Congress next. taxfoundation.org/supreme-court-…

As US House finishes advancing over 50 opioid bills, new study of KY, NM, TN, & NY suggests robust opioid prescription monitoring plans could result in significant lowering of opioid dosages dispensed.  healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hl…

Today's visit to #Texas to spend time with children & thank the many hardworking individuals helping to care for them was very meaningful. Thank you to Alex Azar @HHSGOV for traveling w me today & the care you are giving these children in such a difficult time.

At 6-month mark after passage of Donald J. Trump Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: consumer confidence at highest level in 17 years, GDP growth expected at 3% or more, unemployment at lowest rate in 18 years & major re-investment push by US companies. #Winning cnbc.com/2018/06/14/tru…

House advances #2018FarmBill, legislation that must pass by end of Sept to provide foundation of support to US farmers and ranchers. Senate expected to take up its version ahead of July 4 recess. x.com/HouseAgNews/st…

Today, EU imposes retaliatory tariffs of $3.3B on targeted US goods – steel, transportation, cosmetics, agriculture & textile products – in response to US section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. thejournal.ie/eu-tariffs-on-…

NY, MD, SC, MS, OK, CO & UT will hold primary elections today. Don’t forget to vote! opensecrets.org/news/2018/06/p…

Gallup poll shows highest weekly approval rating for Donald J. Trump, same level as Obama, Clinton & Reagan at this point in their presidencies. President Donald J. Trump is at 90% approval among Republicans. news.gallup.com/poll/203207/tr…

US Supreme Court upholds Donald J. Trump temporary ban on travel to US by people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria & Yemen. 5-4 ruling reversed lower court decisions striking down ban on constitutional and other legal grounds. foxnews.com/politics/2018/…

FDA approved first prescription drug derived from cannabidiol or CBD, a component of marijuana. CBD in this form does not create a high. Epidiolex will help reduce seizures in children with epilepsy. statnews.com/2018/06/25/fda…

Potential for second meeting of Donald J. Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un in NYC in Sept around annual UN General Assembly. Administration officials express need for serious progress by Kim on denuclearization before committing. axios.com/north-korea-ki…

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador won a decisive victory in Mexico’s presidential election yesterday. Left-leaning Obrador expressed interest in seeking “friendship and respect” with US, which Donald J. Trump welcomed. cbsnews.com/news/mexico-pr…

You may think of Apple as predominantly a hardware company, with more than 1 billion iPhones sold. Yet, its fastest growing segment is the app store, which generated $33 billion in annual revenue in year ending March 2018. apnews.com/01bbb2832ddb40…

The US & Mexico have reached a preliminary agreement on a new trade agreement. Canada to enter negotiations next. Once a new deal is made Congress must approve it. axios.com/us-mexico-naft…