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Senate Republicans detail farm aid package components

Key GOP senators released more details Friday on a farm aid package they’re pushing to be included in upcoming government funding legislation.

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Six fiscal 2026 spending bills done, six more to go

The Senate cleared a three-bill spending package Thursday, marking a halfway point in completing long-delayed fiscal 2026 appropriations.

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Tortilla, broccoli, ‘a piece of chicken’: US agriculture secretary mocked for ‘money-saving’ meal

Brooke Rollins claimed meal featuring tortilla, broccoli, chicken and ‘one other thing’ can cost around $3

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Trump’s agriculture secretary mocked over ‘depression meal’ saying chicken and one piece of broccoli is enough

Brooke Rollins suggested eating ‘a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla and one other thing’ as Americans struggle to put food on the table

The Independent UK

Whole milk set to return to school cafeterias after Trump reverses Obama-era act

Research has indicated that changes in the federal nutrition program following the Obama-era law slowed the rise in obesity among US children

The Independent UK

USDA suspends ‘federal financial awards’ for Minnesota, citing ‘massive fraud’

The USDA is suspending more than $120 million in federal funding to Minnesota effective immediately

The Independent UK

‘Please take this matter seriously’: Americans warned of ‘serious threat’ after mystery packages from China keep showing up at their doors

Surprise packages nobody asked for.

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European Commission piles up concessions for Paris and Rome hoping to seal Mercosur signature

From early cash to relaxing duties, the Commission makes tailor-made overtures for France and Italy as Mercosur trade deal enters final stretch. Rome signals it is open to signing it, Paris remains cautious in heated domestic debate with more protests planned this week from farmers.

Euronews

RFK Jr set to make major changes to the ‘food pyramid’ and recommend what you should be eating every day

Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides recommendations for food-based policy in public schools and assistance programs such as SNAp and more

The Independent UK

EU agriculture ministers to hold crucial talks ahead of possible Mercosur deal signing

With the European Commission expected to offer assurances to opponents worried about their farmers, the EU’s 27 ministers will meet on Wednesday for a “political” discussion before an expected vote on the pivotal trade deal on Friday.

Euronews

China's beef tariffs spur free trade 'respect' call

Australia's trade and agriculture ministers have attacked China for disregarding their free trade deal as beef producers demand relief following import tariffs.

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House clears whole milk for school menus - Roll Call

The House cleared a bill that would put whole milk back into K-12 schools less than a month after the Senate passed it by unanimous consent.

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Trump’s $12 billion farmer bailout is a 'Band-Aid on a bigger wound' the American agriculture industry is still reeling from

“At the end of the day, the farmers, they just want to conduct business, not necessarily have to get these packages,” one agricultural economist said.

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Trump Secretary of Agriculture insists grocery prices will fall any day now, claims there’s ‘a golden age just right around the corner’

Please keep us updated on when this 'golden age' is going to start.

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Firefighting plan that tripped up spending package back on track - Roll Call

A dispute over a Trump administration plan to consolidate federal firefighting operations may be close to resolution.

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Euronews exclusive: State tribunal for Poland's former PM and members of his government?

Three former ministers, including then Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, are alleged to have committed violations of the law in connection with their official functions.

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Rollins says USDA will withhold food stamp funds from blue states - Roll Call

The USDA requested states in February to turn over data about benefit recipients under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The Guardian - US

Trump officials threaten to withhold Snap funds from Democratic-led states

Agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins threatens to pull funds unless states turn over recipient data to US government

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Evening Standard

First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation

The disease is believed to be affecting two cows near Bangor, Co Down.

AAP

Push to ramp-up fire ant battle as new nest found

Fire ants are hampering agriculture, tourism and even kids' sport, with calls for more federal funding to control the spread of one of the world's worst pests.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's Secretary Admits She Had No Idea Who Cristiano Ronaldo Was During White House Dinner

Trump's Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins admits she didn't recognise Cristiano Ronaldo at a White House dinner, sparking a hilarious viral moment of cultural confusion.

Fortune

AI’s power and water consumption is worrying the agriculture sector: ‘Don’t forget that it is also required for us to grow food’

“Don't forget the humans in the equation," warned Gerard Lim, CEO of vertical farm startup Agroz at the Fortune Innovation Forum.

The Independent UK

New SNAP requirements go into effect in weeks as ‘work-free’ benefits are slashed

The Trump administration waived the requirements in November

International Business Times UK

USDA To Make Every SNAP Beneficiary Reapply After Fraud Scandal: What You Need To Know

The USDA, led by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, will require all SNAP recipients to reapply following a probe revealing widespread fraud, particularly in Republican-led states.

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Trump signs spending bill to end longest government shutdown - Roll Call

With the vote falling mostly along party lines, the House sent the Senate-approved bill to President Donald Trump’s desk.

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