Newsweek is reporting that President Donald Trump will campaign tonight in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for Senator Darline Graham, who faces a runoff against Republican Representative Ralph Norman. Graham, Trump’s chosen successor for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, recently made headlines for admitting she is "not that informed on national security" during a primary debate. The publication noted Trump's appearance is significant as he has not campaigned as frequently this year, and he is expected to highlight his administration’s economic agenda, including tax cuts, falling crime rates and new private investment. Newsweek is also reporting that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily allowed President Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project to proceed. The order pauses a lower-court ruling that would have halted construction pending congressional approval, while the justices consider an emergency appeal from the administration. The publication said Karoline Leavitt is set to leave the White House at the end of the month, prompting speculation about her successor as press secretary. It noted that CNN pundit Scott Jennings has emerged as an early front-runner, while Trump’s former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, has stated she is not a candidate. Newsweek is reporting that President Trump's approval rating has tied an all-time low, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, with the decline attributed to the ongoing Iran war. The publication quoted Patrick Casale, a Trump supporter, who emphasized the next two weeks are crucial for ending the conflict. It also reported that Trump has threatened "economic D-day" measures against Iran, stating negotiations are no longer taking place, despite earlier indications from Jared Kushner of positive discussions. Newsweek learned from a source that Trump decided to wait for Iran to be ready for a deal before engaging further. President Trump’s plan to temporarily allow more beef imports without higher tariffs, aimed at lowering prices, is drawing criticism from some Republicans, Newsweek reported. It said Senator Tim Sheehy advised against the plan, arguing it would further harm American ranchers. Newsweek is reporting that President Trump experienced his most concentrated series of endorsement defeats in the 2026 primary cycle on Tuesday, with three Republican candidates he supported losing races in Florida and Wyoming. The national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, more than doubling in the past decade, Newsweek reported. It said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attributed the reduced need for job creation to the Trump administration's mass deportation strategy. First Lady Melania Trump made a public appearance at a White House Rose Garden event, joking about her recent absence from the spotlight, Newsweek reported.
