The Trump Administration Wants to Ignore Congress and Punish Poor People
Work requirements in SNAP, better known as the food stamp program, were a central point of argument in the lead-up to the recently signed 2018 Farm Bill.
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Trump Administration Rolls Back School Nutrition Standards
Ever since he took office, Donald Trump has made it a point to roll back as many of his predecessor’s policies as possible.
Green Hats, Rejected Aid, Protest Ads, And More Reactions to Trump’s Tariffs
The trade war progresses.
Trump’s $12 Billion Bailout Is a “Very Pricey Bandage Over a Deeper Wound”
Details of the bailout are still unknown: it is not clear exactly when, how, or how much farmers will be able to receive.
Four New Things to Know About Trump’s Trade Tariffs
Perdue’s response, bourbon price hikes, and more.
Trump’s Trade War Is Already Affecting Farmers
Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods became official today, which prompted a quick response from China.
“Farmers for Free Trade” Runs Ad During “Fox and Friends” To Get Trump’s Attention
The commercial features a farmer from Montana and will run in D.C. and Florida, where the president spends most of his time.
E.U. Weighs Agricultural Tariffs As Retaliation for Trump’s Steel Tariffs
Producers of orange juice, peanut butter, corn, bourbon, and more will be hurt if Trump’s tariffs go forward.
Trump Wants to Replace Some SNAP Benefits with a “Blue Apron-Type” Food Box
Under the Trump administration’s new budget proposal, SNAP recipients would receive about half of their benefits as a box of prepackaged food.
