Summary
President Trump is visiting Kerr County, Texas, to see the damage caused by recent flooding that has resulted in at least 120 deaths and 170 missing people. Separately, a government staffer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture has gained access to a system that manages loans and payments to farmers. This access has raised concerns among farmers about potential disruptions to their financial support.
Key Facts
- President Trump is visiting Texas to assess flood damage.
- The flooding in Texas has resulted in at least 120 deaths and over 170 people missing.
- Trump will meet with first responders and local officials and hold a roundtable discussion.
- A government staffer named John Wick has access to the USDA's Farm Service Agency system.
- This system manages loans and payments for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
- Farmers worry that changes to their loans could disrupt their operations.
- Brazilian President Lula has threatened retaliatory tariffs if Trump enacts a 50% tax on Brazilian imports.
- Trump supports Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, who faces legal issues for alleged election interference.
