Trump tariffs and farm belt risk widening rift
The piece argues Trump trade and immigration policies hurt farmers who rely on exports and migrant labor. It cites China retaliatory tariffs on pork beef soybeans and sorghum and notes farm counties heavily backed Trump face economic pressure. It highlights AF BF and lawmakers concerns and traces regional impact including Moore County Texas.
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Midterm math, turnout, and party fate in 2018
David M. Shribman analyzes how midterm outcomes hinge on turnout and voter coalitions. The piece weighs historical incumbency losses against current dynamics among women, younger voters, Tea Party conservatives, Hispanics, rural voters, and centrists, noting risks for Republicans and potential Democratic gains.
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Today in History highlights and key events across years
Notable events include MLK funeral services in 1968, La Salle claiming the Mississippi Basin in 1682, Lee's 1865 surrender at Appomattox, the first Ebbets Field game in 1913, Marian Anderson’s Lincoln Memorial concert in 1939, the Bataan Death March in 1942, NASA naming seven astronauts in 1959, Wright's death at 91, Three Mile Island end in 1979, Challenger's 1983 landing, 1988 Kuwait Airways hijack tragedy, 1998 Andersonville museum opening, 2003 Iraqis celebrate fall of Saddam.
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