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White House announces tariff increases

On August 1, 2025, in Tariffs, by David Elrod

President Donald Trump this week signed an Executive Order raising tariff rates for dozens of countries around the world.

USTR’s Julie Callahan nominated as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

On July 18, 2025, in Nominations, by David Elrod

President Trump on Thursday nominated Dr. Julie Callahan, currently the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy, to the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator.

House, Senate continue FY2026 appropriations progress

On July 18, 2025, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

House appropriators made progress this week on multiple individual spending bills for FY2026, while Senate appropriations leadership gave indications for action next week ahead of the August recess.

Senate Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Ag Appropriations bill

On July 11, 2025, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved its FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations bill by a 27-0 unanimous vote.

Senate passes the One Big Beautiful Bill; House vote imminent

On July 2, 2025, in Budget Reconciliation, by David Elrod

The Senate this week passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a collection of tax cut extensions, Medicaid and SNAP reforms, military funding, and other GOP priorities. House leadership is now working to approve the package prior to the party’s July 4 deadline.

Federal judge rules Haiti TPS program can continue to February 2026

On July 2, 2025, in Immigration, Legal Matters, by David Elrod

A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) visas for Haitians before their expiration date. As of now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may officially end work authorization for all Haitian TPS recipients on February 3, 2026.

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White House announces tariff increases

USTR’s Julie Callahan nominated as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

House, Senate continue FY2026 appropriations progress

Senate Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Ag Appropriations bill

Senate passes the One Big Beautiful Bill; House vote imminent

Federal judge rules Haiti TPS program can continue to February 2026

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