Rebekah Alvey

President Donald Trump says prospects of a deal with South Korea over new U.S. tariffs are “looking good,” as officials fanned out across Washington to tout potential dealmaking. 

When RFK Jr. joined the rebel alliance * Tariff talks begin * Where FDA is getting cut

Statehouses across the country are going “MAHA” and considering dozens of bills that would limit food dyes, seed oils, ultraprocessed foods and soft drinks in federal nutrition programs. 

As Republicans struggle to meet budget goals, Democrats highlight the prospect of tighter work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that GOP lawmakers propose.

It’s a packed day on Capitol Hill: The House Agriculture Committee is examining the always-thorny issue of helping Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients find work and the Senate Ag Committee holds a confirmation hearing for two important nominees.

Trump boosts timber harvesting * Emergency US food aid cut * Trump threatens China again

The first wave of President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff hikes is now in effect as of Saturday. That means almost all imports are subject to an additional 10% tariff. With more tariff increases set to kick in this week, a farm equipment manufacturer is warning of future delays and price hikes.

Tomato Challenge returns * CA ‘is not Washington’ * Clean air waivers stay for now * Farm equipment delays expected

The Senate early Saturday advanced a budget framework for sweeping tax and spending cuts after debating Democratic amendments on tariffs, Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 

There is continued handwringing on Capitol Hill over the president’s vast new duties on U.S. trade partners. Senators have launched a bipartisan bid to claw back some congressional oversight of U.S. trade policy less than 24 hours after the “Liberation Day” announcement.