Ximena Bustillo
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Politics
There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that
Attracting a younger generation is key to building a sustainable food system, but getting access to land is a huge barrier to entering farming, according to a new survey.
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Politics
Biden's goal to end hunger by 2030 and his new food conference, explained
The first White House conference on hunger, nutrition and health since 1969 is happening in late September. Some are worried the administration won't be able to meet the high bar that conference set.
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Politics
As students go back to school, many face a lunch bill for the first time in 2 years
Parents and schools prepare to lose free meals provided as federal assistance during the pandemic at a time when families are feeling the strain of high food, gas, housing and utility costs.
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Politics
House Democrats call for a new inspector general in Secret Service text investigation
Reps. Bennie Thompson and Carolyn Maloney write in a letter that the IG's actions "cast serious doubt on his independence and his ability to effectively conduct such an important investigation."
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Politics
Pence splits with Trump again in endorsement for Arizona's governor
The former president and vice president are supporting two challenging candidates in the primary race for Arizona's GOP governor.
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Politics
The Senate is nearing a deal on immigration that could also lower food prices
Two Senators are closer then ever before on an immigration-related bill that would provide a much-needed workforce for agriculture. But can they get the Farm Bureau on board the final sticking point?
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National
Manchin rejects climate and tax provisions in Democrats' spending package
Manchin's vote is key in the evenly divided Senate, and he already rejected President Joe Biden's larger spending package in December.
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Politics
Biden warns Democratic governors a GOP Congress would try to ban abortion nationwide
President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors Friday afternoon to discuss ways their states are protecting abortion access and continuing to push abortion as an election issue in November.
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Politics
Witness recalls Trump lunging for the wheel when told he couldn't go to the Capitol
Former President Donald Trump lunged for the steering wheel and grabbed his driver after being told that he would not be going to the Capitol with his supporters after his rally on Jan. 6
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Politics
Cassidy Hutchinson, a Mark Meadows aide, to testify at Tuesday's Jan. 6 panel hearing
Cassidy Hutchinson, the Mark Meadows aide who appeared in videotaped testimony before the Jan. 6 committee last week, is the panel's surprise witness today.