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USDA Appointee Faces Scrutiny Amid Trump Tariff Review

9/10/2025

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Stewart's Controversy Emerges

Tucker Stewart, a USDA appointee, is under scrutiny for a sexually explicit story he wrote while working for Sen. Roger Marshall.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced potential refunds for tariffs if the Supreme Court rules against Trump's authority to impose them.
The Supreme Court will review Trump's tariffs, previously deemed unlawful by a federal appeals court.
Tariffs remain effective during the court's review, affecting construction and manufacturing sectors.
Economists caution that extended tariffs may harm the economy, slowing job growth and increasing inflation.

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House Reviews Reauthorization

The House will review a five-year reauthorization of the federal grain inspection program, focusing on technological updates.
The bill requires the USDA to prioritize advancements in grain grading technology.
It exempts costs for equipment and technology from a 30% cap on administrative expenses to improve program efficiency.

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Stewart's Controversy Emerges

Tucker Stewart, a USDA appointee, is under scrutiny for a sexually explicit story he wrote while working for Sen. Roger Marshall.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced potential refunds for tariffs if the Supreme Court rules against Trump's authority to impose them.
The Supreme Court will review Trump's tariffs, previously deemed unlawful by a federal appeals court.
Tariffs remain effective during the court's review, affecting construction and manufacturing sectors.
Economists caution that extended tariffs may harm the economy, slowing job growth and increasing inflation.

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