USDA grants exceptions to three states to prohibit junk food in SNAP
SNAP Program Updates in Three States On Tuesday, Brook Rollins, the director, signed off on exemptions for three states, enabling participants in the Government Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to restrict purchases of junk food like sodas and candies. This shift marks a significant change in how public assistance funds can be used. Arkansas, Idaho, […]
US companies urge Trump to reject exceptions to steel tariffs
The CEO of a major American steel company wrote to President Trump on Friday, urging him not to provide exceptions or exclusions for steel tariffs scheduled to come into effect on March 12th. The letter, obtained by News Nation, has been signed by CEOs of companies such as the US Steel Corporation, Cleveland Cliff and […]
Trump orders 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum — without exceptions for allies
WASHINGTON – President Trump wiped out 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday night. “That's a big deal. It's the beginning of Trump's enrichment of America again, signing declarations in an oval office, based on the same metallic duties he did in 2018. “We simplify our tariffs, steel and aluminum so that everyone can […]
Pelosi says she backs generational change on committees, but there are exceptions
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said this week that she supports pushing for younger Democrats to replace veteran lawmakers on top committees, but there is at least one glaring exception to the rule. . in Interview with a national Catholic reporterPelosi suggested that seniority should not be paramount when Democrats choose committee chairs, a move that […]
Trump makes play for women’s vote, vows to ensure ‘powerful exceptions’ for abortion
In a social media post early Saturday morning, former President Trump vowed to “protect women like never before” if elected and ensure “powerful exceptions” to abortion are adopted across the country. “Women are poorer than four years ago, in worse health than four years ago, less safe on the streets than four years ago, more […]