Trump weighs rejoining the Trans Pacific Partnership
President Trump orders officials to study rejoining the TPP after opposing the pact during his campaign. The move could shift leverage against China and expand access for U S farms and retailers, though reentry faces resistance from Canada Mexico and other partners.
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Congress Pushes Work Requirements for Food Stamps in Farm Bill
House Republicans move to overhaul SNAP with a new 20 hour per week work training mandate for adults 18 to 59 without jobs. The plan funds $1 billion yearly to expand workfare and would raise state slots to cover all eligible adults, with exemptions for pregnant women, disabled individuals, and parents with young children.
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World leaders seek de escalation as Syria tensions ease
Western leaders curb rhetoric after a flurry of tweets and statements signaling restraint amid U S led strikes in retaliation for chemical use near Damascus. Moscow signals possible restraint while Trump says timing of any attack remains unclear as Assad forces pursue rebellion suppression.
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Oil Giants Seek Biofuel Waivers Amid RFS Clash
Chevron and Exxon Mobil are requesting EPA waivers from 2017 blending credit obligations, aiming to avoid Renewable Fuel Standard costs. The move intensifies a dispute with corn lobby over small refinery relief, with critics accusing EPA of masking details to favor big oil. Republican senators condemn the approach as undermining the RFS and farmers' demand.
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