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Farm Bureau supports USDA's new focus on aiding small farms

The American Farm Bureau Federation has expressed its support for the USDA's new policy initiative aimed at bolstering small farms and ranches in the United States.


Farm Bureau urges thorough review of White House report on agriculture

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has called on President Trump and his advisors to thoroughly review an upcoming White House report.


Farm Bureau supports House approval of reconciliation package aiding farmers

Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall has expressed approval following the House's recent passage of a reconciliation bill.


API urges House to pass budget reconciliation for energy leadership

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has called on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the budget reconciliation bill, emphasizing its potential to bolster American energy leadership.


Api supports house reconciliation bill passage

American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers has expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of its 2025 tax reconciliation bill.


Trump administration enacts over 86% of America First Agenda in first 100 days

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has announced that the Trump Administration has enacted or advanced over 86% of the federal policies outlined in its America First Agenda within the first 100 days.


America First Policy Institute comments on One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) has issued a statement from its interim President and CEO, Greg Sindelar, regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.


US-UK trade deal promises benefits for American agriculture

President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement in principle with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on May 8.


Federal judge vacates EEOC guidance on gender-based space sharing

A federal judge vacated parts of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) harassment guidance, which required employers to allow biological men in women’s spaces.


Heritage Foundation supports Trump's signing of Take It Down Act

The Heritage Foundation has expressed approval for President Donald J. Trump following his endorsement and signing of the Take It Down Act.


PERC vice president: ESA Amendment Act of 2025 provides ‘needed reforms to enhance species recovery’

Jonathan Wood, vice president of law and policy at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), said that the ESA Amendments Act of 2025 introduces essential reforms to enhance species recovery and deliver better outcomes for wildlife and...


Family Farm Alliance director: ESA Amendments Act of 2025 an 'important bill'

Dan Keppen, the executive director of the Family Farm Alliance, has expressed support for the ESA Amendments Act of 2025.


Sam Kieffer on modernized ESA: 'Farmers and ranchers play an important role in conservation'

Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, expressed his support for updates to the Endangered Species Act of 2025.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Representative Harriet Hageman Reins in the Regulatory State

Harriet Hageman, who represents the entire state of Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives, brings a lifetime of experience in natural resource law and property rights to her role in Congress.


Kirkland man faces federal charges for possessing child sexual abuse images

A Kirkland, Washington man has been charged federally with possession of images of child sexual abuse.


Asheville man sentenced to over 28 years for drug trafficking offenses

Zachery Micah Rice, a 35-year-old resident of Asheville, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 342 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation.


Stimson Center adds new members to board of directors

The Stimson Center has announced the addition of Dr. Lisa Hoffman and John Demers to its Board of Directors.


Jose Marrero sentenced for gun-trafficking and drug charges

Jose Marrero, a 36-year-old resident of Woonsocket, was sentenced to over fifteen years in federal prison.


Tama man pleads guilty to distributing child pornography

Jacob Samuel Yang, a 36-year-old resident of Tama, Iowa, has entered a guilty plea in federal court in Cedar Rapids for charges related to distributing and possessing child pornography.


Trump proclaims National Maritime Day honoring U.S. Merchant Marine

More than two centuries ago, the American steamship S.S. Savannah embarked on a historic journey across the Atlantic, marking the beginning of American maritime prowess.