Farm legislation bill passes U S House
The five year 867 billion farm bill cleared the House 213 to 211, expanding subsidies and crop insurance while adding new work requirements for SNAP recipients. Senate debates a contrasting version, reconciliation needed if both pass. Current programs expire Sept 30.
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Border crisis muddles clear path after policy shift
McAllen and Washington wrestle with Trump order ending family separations as plans surface to house up to 20 000 migrants on military bases. Justice Department seeks extended detention for migrant families while federal prosecutors pause cases. mayors press for child reunification.
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First Lady Melania Trump visits migrant youths in McAllen
Melania Trump spent about an hour at Upbring New Hope Children’s Center in McAllen Texas meeting 12 to 17 year old migrants during a brief stop. She urged Congress to pass immigration reform while noting the children are victims of adult actions.
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Immigrant Bill Edge Hangs On GOP Unity And Trump Talk
House Republicans delay final vote on a sweeping immigration overhaul over disputes between conservative and moderate blocs. Trump wavered on support while nudging for bipartisan work, as leaders consider adding online worker verification and easier migrant retention provisions to win backing.
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Trump Pushes Plan to Merge Education and Labor Agencies
The Trump administration released a blueprint to reorganize federal agencies and merge Education and Labor into a single Department of Education and the Workforce. Mulvaney framed it as a drain the swamp effort to modernize government, but faces long odds in Congress and drew skepticism for sweeping changes across agencies and regulations.
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