Farmers in Kansas, Iowa Voice Support for Trump, Republican Candidates Before MidtermsFarmers in Kansas and Iowa have expressed support for President Donald Trump and Republican midterm candidates, according to interviews with voters and local officials. The sentiment is reported in agricultural communities ahead of the November midterm elections. Interviews conducted in both states indicate that many farmers cite federal trade aid, tax…Natural News3d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
Trump Administration Wants to Reconsider Permit for Massachusetts Offshore Wind ProjectWASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted in recent months.U.S. News & World Report3d agoWhole story →PlanetFoodoffshore wind permit dispute
Trump admin wants to reconsider permit for MA offshore wind projectThe Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm, making it the fourth project the Republican leadership has targeted in recent months.St. Paul Pioneer Press3d agoWhole story →PlanetFoodoffshore wind permit dispute
US Waives Red Diesel Tax Record Requirements to Entice BuyersThe Trump administration is waiving recordkeeping requirements in a bid to encourage farmers, truck-stop operators and other companies to buy tax-exempt red diesel.Bloomberg3d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodred diesel tax waiver
Federal fuel relief offered to Maine farmers and fishermenA groundbreaking $8 billion bailout extends aid to seafood harvesters, but key details remain fuzzy.Portland Press Herald3d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodfuel relief program launch
Collins says certain Canadian goods now tariff-exemptSen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced Friday that nine categories of Canadian products “crucial for Maine’s agricultural industries” will be exempted from U.S. tariffs. The types of exempted goods include paperboard cartons, plastic boxes, refrigeration equipment, agricultural cleaning and sorting machinery, packing and wrapping machinery and seaweed…The Hill1d agoWhole story →FoodEconomy
USDA, undeterred by judge’s stay, moves ‘full-bore ahead’ with reorganization stepsThe Agriculture Department is still carrying out reorganization activities not explicitly barred by a judge’s stay.Government Executive23h agoWhole story →FoodJustice
Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan CollinsPresident Trump on Friday slashed tariffs on a handful of Canadian products that are used widely by Maine's agricultural industry, a move cheered by GOP Sen. Susan Collins, who is facing a tough reelection battle.CBS News23h agoWhole story →FoodEconomy
Trump drops some Canada tariffs in bid to boost embattled Susan Collins in MaineRepublican senator faces critical re-election battle in state where president’s trade war has outraged voters Donald Trump dropped some of the US’s tariffs on Canada on Friday to “better serve the public interest” the White House said, handing a win to Susan Collins, the embattled Republican senator for Maine, as she faces a tight re-election campaign…The Guardian23h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
Collins says she secured Canada tariff exemptions for farmersSen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she has “secured additional tariff exemptions products crucial to Maine’s agricultural industries” as the Trump administration announces it has granted tariff exemptions on some Canadian imports. This comes ahead of a tight Senate race in Maine. NBC News’ Allie Canal reports.NBC News22h agoWhole story →FoodEconomy
Convicted bank robber busted after allegedly reviving familiar disguiseFlorida bank robber David Sartin Jr. allegedly used a prosthetic old man mask to rob Valley Bank and Truist Bank while on supervised release, federal authorities say.Fox News4d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomy
Bank Robber From Joliet Must Repay $160 In Restitution, 20-Year Federal Prison For New Lenox Auto DealerWhen Joliet police staked out Victor Barakat's Joliet apartment unit, he tried firing his loaded gun at Sgt. Chris D'Arcy on his porch.Joliet, IL Patch3d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
McConnell Has to be Told How to Vote on Farm Bill (VIDEO)Senator Mitch McConnell had to be told how to vote on the "Farm Bill 2.0" on Wednesday.The Gateway Pundit1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentFoodMitch McConnellfarm bill vote
Federal agents involved in a shooting in New York, police sayFederal law enforcement agents shot and wounded a person in New York City on Thursday, city police said.Chicago Tribune16d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticenew york shooting incident
Trump Rally with Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather in Arizona Goes ViralPresident Donald Trump rallied for Republicans in Arizona on Wednesday and was joined on stage by undefeated boxing legend Floyd "Money" Mayweather in an interaction that is going viral. The post Trump Rally with Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather in Arizona Goes Viral appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network10d agoWhole story →Governmentarizona rally
Trump Says US Trade Deal With India Is ‘Pretty Close’President Donald Trump said the US and India are close to finalizing a trade deal after more than a year of negotiations.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →Economyus india trade talks
Iowa officials respond to farm bill passageThe Senate Agriculture Committee passed a farm bill on Wednesday, leaving out the Save Our Bacon Act.Davenport Quad-City Times1mo agoWhole story →FoodHR 4673farm bill passage
Person shot during encounter with ICE agents in New York City, source saysA man was shot during an encounter with federal immigration agents in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, according to the New York Police Department.WTOP16d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeice agent shooting
