Ximena Bustillo
Stories
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Politics
President Biden will allow Congress to overturn new D.C. crime law
President Biden met privately with Senate Democrats on Thursday and indicated he would not use his veto pen to block congressional action to block a new Washington, D.C., crime law from taking effect.
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Politics
A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers
Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible. A final report is due by the year's end.
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Race & Identity
Black farmers worry new approach on "race neutral" lending leaves them in the shadows
White farmers' suits blocked a USDA program and led to a race neutral approach.
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Race & Identity
In 2022, Black farmers were persistently left behind from the USDA's loan system
An NPR data analysis shows Black farmers were accepted for USDA direct loans at a lower rate than other racial groups in 2022. Direct loans are supposed to be among the easiest for farmers to get.
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Politics
Biden says 3 aerial objects were 'most likely' tied to private companies or research
In remarks Friday, President Biden said the three aerial objects shot down by U.S. military were most likely tied to private companies, recreation or research institutions.
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Law & Courts
FBI conducts 'consensual' search on Mike Pence's Indiana home
Former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home is being search with consent from the former vice president's team. This comes after Pence reported classified documents in his possession.
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Politics
Republican State of the Union rebuttals differed in more than just language
Republican rebuttals to President Biden's speech were not only given in different languages but touched on different GOP priorities and addressed varied concerns to each separate audience.
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Politics
The USDA wants to limit added sugars and sodium in school meals
The new standards, if implemented, would limit added sugars and sodium and emphasize whole-grain and domestically-produced products.
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Politics
Congress gears up for another farm bill. Here's what's on the menu
Climate, food stamps, broadband and research dollars are all on the line as negotiations kick off for the 2023 farm bill.
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Politics
Farmworkers brace for more time in the shadows after latest effort fails in Congress
A legalization path for farmworkers failed to pass this month and faces an even steeper climb in a Republican-controlled House in the next Congress.