Ximena Bustillo
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Politics
China owns 300,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where
Chinese companies and individuals own farmland across America. But lawmakers in Washington are pushing to block any purchases that could be connected to the Chinese Communist Party.
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Politics
House opens impeachment probe of Biden after GOP leaders head off push to vote now
A House GOP-passed resolution directs the Homeland Security and Judiciary panels to examine evidence of wrongdoing related to the president's immigration policies. The White House called it a stunt.
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Politics
Congress created changes to food assistance. Here's what they mean
In an effort to avoid defaulting on the nation's loans, lawmakers created updates to SNAP, the nation's largest food assistance safety net. There are new work requirements as well as exemptions.
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Health
Debt limit deal claws back unspent COVID relief money
As part of spending negotiations between the White House and House Republicans, pandemic-era aid is getting pulled back. A document circulated by the White House shows what would be cut.
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Politics
Biden and McCarthy reach a deal to avoid default. Here's what's in it
While the bill raises the debt ceiling, it also affects a wide range of people by limiting spending and changing guidelines around food stamps and student loans.
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Politics
White House and Capitol Hill negotiators reach some agreements to avoid default
The Treasury estimates the country could default on its loans as early as June 1. But negotiators are still hashing out key provisions including work requirements and permitting reform.
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Politics
Arizona's farms are running out of water, forcing farmers to confront climate change
Farmers in Arizona are facing the brunt of climate change as the Colorado River experiences shortages. Even in rural and conservative areas, most agree something needs to change.
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Politics
McCarthy to hold a vote soon on plan to increase debt limit while cutting spending
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is working to gain support within his own party for his proposal that would raise the debt ceiling in exchange for spending cuts.
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Politics
The impact that Kevin McCarthy's debt ceiling proposal would have on food stamps
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans on holding a vote on his proposal, which included changes to various entitlement programs like food stamps. But the path to becoming a law is very steep.
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Politics
Biden warns of rights under threat from Trump and 'MAGA extremists' in reelect launch
In announcing his bid in a video Tuesday, President Biden says he cast his decision to run again as a fight for personal freedoms.