Agriculture secretary says agency is ‘full-bore ahead’ on Forest Service reorganizationAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains “full-bore ahead” with a sweeping reorganization of the Forest Service.Federal News Network10h agoSources (2)Whole story →FoodPlanet
Kennedy rolls out US-caught seafood labeling, Seafood.govThe Trump administration unveiled new initiatives for U.S. fishermen Friday, including a new government website known as Seafood.gov. At a rally in Fort Myers, Fla., Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the creation of a voluntary label made for U.S.-caught fish, which the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began…The Hill10h agoWhole story →HealthFood
About half concerned Republicans could try to overturn midterm results: SurveyA new poll released Friday suggests half of Americans are concerned Republicans may try to overturn the results of November’s midterm election. Fifty percent of respondents to the New York Times/Siena University survey said they were either "very" or "somewhat worried" the GOP may use “illegal means” to overturn the election, compared to 49 percent...The Hill11h agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
Surging diesel prices loom over Republicans in Iowa's midterm racesIt's been more than a decade since Iowa has had a Democratic governor or senator. But this year, with the incumbents retiring, both races are competitive. As Peter Tubbs at Iowa PBS reports, record-high diesel prices have hit the state's agriculture industry particularly hard and could influence the midterm elections.PBS NewsHour11h agoWhole story →GovernmentFood
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 News11h agoWhole story →FoodEconomy
At a Texas high school football game, fans offer a glimpse into evolving politicsWe talk with voters at a Texas high school football game at the tailgate, in line at the concession booth and in the stands to hear about the issues that matter to Texans this cycle.NPR11h agoWhole story →Education
10/23: CBS Evening NewsThis dad stopped the Oregon school shooting; Officer who fatally shot 1-year-old resigns.CBS News11h agoWhole story →EducationJustice
Gutierrez: US Has Gone Too Far With TariffsCarlos Gutierrez, former Commerce Secretary and CEO of Kellogg and author of Sheer Will, says trade under the Trump administration has become all-encompassing and can be used as part of geopolitical and political negotiations beyond trade itself. Gutierrez says the US has gone too far with tariffs and that easing them could help reduce inflationary…Bloomberg11h agoWhole story →CommerceEconomy
Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday night, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer...The Hill11h agoWhole story →CommerceSecurity
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 Guardian11h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
Nurses Could Get Up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment: Who QualifiesThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday a $275 million initiative called Nurses for Nursing Homes.Newsweek12h agoWhole story →HealthEducation
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 News12h 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 Executive12h agoWhole story →FoodJustice
Wild leaked racial rant rocks Trump pick in toss-up House raceAn attorney for Joe Mitchell, a House candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, did not dispute the authenticity of a raunchy leaked video of his profane racial remarks, instead accusing “political foes” of trying to “damage his campaign.” The video surfaced Friday in a Daily Mail report . The woman who provided it said it was recorded in 2017, when…Raw Story12h agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
Texas attorney general sues OpenAI for lying about ChatGPT safety and safeguardsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s latest lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, claims the company misled consumers about ChatGPT’s reliability, trustworthiness and safety, particularly for teenage users.Courthouse News Service12h agoWhole story →CommerceJustice
Paxton sues OpenAI, Altman for failing to warn Texans about ChatGPT's 'dangers'Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Friday, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the potential dangers from its AI models. The lawsuit alleges the ChatGPT maker is running afoul of a Texas consumer protection law and kids' online safety law, underscoring warnings about the...The Hill13h agoWhole story →CommerceJustice
Focus group: Supporters of losing primary candidates in Michigan & Texas weigh general election voteSyracuse University’s Margaret Talev talks to a group of voters whose candidates lost primary races in Michigan and Texas. The focus groups were produced by Syracuse University and the research firms Engagious and Sago, observed by NBC News.NBC News13h agoWhole story →EducationGovernment
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 Hill13h agoWhole story →FoodEconomy
‘You can’t make it up’: Social media pounces on Trump’s last-minute move for Susan CollinsPresident Donald Trump’s last-minute tariff relief for Maine drew swift backlash Friday, with opponents accusing him of throwing Republican Sen. Susan Collins a political lifeline just days before the midterm elections. Collins celebrated securing exemptions for agricultural machinery, refrigeration equipment, packaging and other goods used by Maine’s…Raw Story13h agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomy
The legal fight over the public service student loan forgiveness overhaul may be overTwo different federal judges in June ruled that the Education Department’s changes to the program were unlawful. On Wednesday, the Trump administration dropped its appeals.Government Executive13h agoWhole story →EducationJustice
