President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balkingPresident Donald Trump has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs. He said Friday the imported beef will be sold at 25% below current market rates to help American consumers. However, conservative rural-state Republicans are already criticizing the plan, fearing it will harm…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →EconomyFoodTim Sheehybeef import plan announcement
Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt voteDr. Anthony Fauci has declined a request to appear voluntarily before a second Senate panel. Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee voted along partisan lines last week to hold the longtime infectious disease expert in contempt. In a pointed letter Friday to Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, a lawyer for the former director of the National Institute…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthRon Johnsonfauci contempt vote