The Senate Agriculture Committee this week approved the nomination of Dr. Mindy Brashears for Under Secretary for Food Safety at USDA in a 12-11 vote.

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The Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday held a confirmation hearing for Dr. Mindy Brashears, who is the nominee for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety.

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The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday held a hearing on the confirmation of Dr. Julie Callahan to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week said China has committed to purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year and 25 million metric tons in each of the next three years.

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Latest on government shutdown

On October 17, 2025, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

Congress again failed to end the government shutdown, holding another four votes in the Senate that were unable to move the needle.

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Latest on government shutdown

On October 10, 2025, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

Congress this week failed to reach an agreement to fund the government, meaning the shutdown will go on at least through the holiday weekend.

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