MS NOW reporter faces backlash for his reaction to National Guard shooting
The White House is taking aim at MS NOW correspondent Ken Dilanian over his initial reaction to Wednesday’s shooting of National Guard troops in Washington D.C.
Dilanian appeared during the network’s breaking news coverage and was asked about the environment in D.C. since President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard earlier this year. He responded by noting how the National Guard’s presence has been normalized, and it was no longer seen as controversial after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser embraced the deployment.
He then pivoted to the political climate around the country.
“Of course, you know, there’s so much controversy happening in the United States right now with ICE, who are also wearing uniforms and wearing masks,” Dilanian told MS NOW’s Katy Tur. “And so there’s — you don’t know — people walking around with uniforms in an American city. There are some Americans that might object to that. And so apparently this shooting has happened.”
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Tur and Dilanian also questioned the legality of the National Guard deployment in D.C., citing a federal judge’s ruling that it was unlawful, which the Trump administration is appealing.
The White House’s rapid response team slammed Dilanian’s comments on social media.
“@KDilanianMSNOW, two heroes were just shot protecting our nation’s capital — and this is your takeaway?” the White House wrote on X.
“Democrats have relentlessly demonized these Patriots, calling them ‘illegal’ and even suggesting THEY might start shooting Americans. Get help. You are beyond sick,” the White House added.
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Other critics slammed the MS NOW correspondent.
“MS NOW is about to have to rebrand again. This is truly disgusting,” Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet reacted.
“How about blaming the murderer,” former ESPN reporter Ed Werder suggested.
“Ken Dilanian is a disgusting individual,” Red State writer Bonchie posted.
A spokesperson for MS NOW declined to comment.
Two National Guardsmen are in critical condition in what authorities call a targeted attack just blocks away from the White House. The gunman, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is in custody and is being treated for injuries.
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Outrage erupts across party lines after National Guard troops shot in nation’s capital
Lawmakers from across the political spectrum began expressing support amid news that two West Virginia National Guard members were shot blocks away from the White House Wednesday afternoon.
After news of the shooting, members of the West Virginia delegation were quick to respond, as was Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump, who referred to the suspected shooter as an “animal.”
“The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform as details of the shooting emerged.
“God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement. These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!”
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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a Republican, said he and his wife were “devastated” to hear the news.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the two West Virginia National Guardsmen remain in critical condition, correcting an earlier report from Morrisey that the pair had died.
Both of West Virginia’s two Republican senators also chimed in, offering thoughts and prayers but did not shed any additional details. Democrats from the state expressed messages of support as well.
“Tonight, our hearts are heavy for the two members of the West Virginia National Guard shot in Washington, D.C.,” Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, the West Virginia Democratic Party chairman, told Fox News. “This cowardly and tragic act of violence should never happen in this country, and our hearts grieve for the families who are dealing with this senseless tragedy.
“This tragedy transcends party lines. Two families will now have to spend Thanksgiving in agony for their loved ones, who did nothing wrong and answered their call of duty. We honor these soldiers’ service, sacrifice and courage. We hope and pray for the best. These young men and their brothers and sisters in uniform represent the very best of us and the very best of West Virginia.”
Democrats outside West Virginia spoke up as well, including some of the party’s top national leaders, such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who slammed “political violence” in his response despite no confirmed reports about a motive.
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“There must be zero tolerance for violence — of any kind — against the brave men and women in uniform who selflessly serve our communities and our country,” Newsom said of the shooting. “The shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. is horrific and unacceptable. Jen and I are praying for the service members, their families, and the entire National Guard community.”
Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore reached across the aisle as well to offer assistance to Morrisey.
“We condemn this violence in the strongest possible terms and we are holding the Guard, their families, and their loved ones close in our hearts,” Moore said. “I have reached out to [Morrisey] and [Capito] to offer any support. We are closely monitoring the situation for updates.”
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Metropolitan Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll said Wednesday the lone gunman allegedly “came around the corner” in an “ambush” style attack and opened fire on the two National Guardsmen. Other members of the National Guard nearby reportedly heard the gunfire and intervened, restraining the suspect after he had been shot, Carroll said.
It remains unclear who fired the shot that wounded the suspect, and suspect individual has not yet been identified.
Trump ordered to pay $938K for ‘frivolous’ lawsuit against Clinton, Comey
A federal court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump and his former lawyer, Alina Habba, are still on the hook for a $1 million penalty for filing a “frivolous” lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, former FBI director James Comey and others.
The ruling from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals relates to a now-dismissed lawsuit filed by Trump relating to Russian collusion claims. Trump was first ordered to pay the $1 million in the case in 2023, but he and Habba appealed the ruling.
In addition to Clinton and Comey, their lawsuit also named Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, and many more.
Trump and Habba, who now serves as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, will be forced to pay approximately $938,000 — split between the dozens of individuals named in the lawsuit.
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In the original lawsuit, Trump accused the high-profile figures of conspiring to tank his successful 2016 presidential campaign.
“Here we are confronted with a lawsuit that should never have been filed, which was completely frivolous, both factually and legally, and which was brought in bad faith for an improper purpose,” wrote Judge Donald Middlebrooks in his 2023 ruling, which was upheld Wednesday.
“Mr. Trump is a prolific and sophisticated litigant who is repeatedly using the courts to seek revenge on political adversaries. He is the mastermind of strategic abuse of the judicial process and he cannot be seen as a litigant blindly following the advice of a lawyer,” he added.
Two defendants in the case also claimed that Trump’s appeal itself was frivolous and sought additional sanctions for it, but the court disagreed.
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment, but they did not immediately respond.
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Wednesday’s ruling comes just days after a separate federal court dismissed false statements charges leveled against Comey. Judge Cameron Currie ruled that the charges were brought by an unqualified U.S. attorney. That U.S. attorney is Lindsay Halligan, who Trump appointed to the position just weeks prior.
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Currie, a Clinton appointee based in South Carolina, was brought in from out of state to preside over proceedings about the question of Halligan’s authority because it presented a conflict for the Virginia judges. Comey’s and James’ challenges to Halligan’s appointment were consolidated because of their similarity.
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6 forgotten Thanksgiving dishes your grandparents actually served at holiday tables
Thanksgiving may be a time for turkey — but for many people, the real stars of the holiday table have been the sides.
While mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and mac and cheese might be the most popular dishes to pass around the table, the spreads of decades ago looked very different.
From oyster stuffing to rich gravies that didn’t let any part of the bird go to waste, several dishes tell the story of how America used to cook and celebrate.
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Here’s a look at six.
1. Oyster stuffing
Oyster dressing called for combining shucked oysters and their brine with classic stuffing ingredients including bread, celery and spices.
It was a Thanksgiving staple in the 1800s, when oysters were regularly available for purchase from refrigerated railcars, Food52 reported.
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The dish, with roots in British culinary traditions, fell out of favor in the Northeast as oyster populations declined and tastes shifted toward ingredients such as sausage.
2. Ambrosia salad
Often made with canned pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows and whipped topping, ambrosia salad was once considered a symbol of luxury on Thanksgiving tables in the 1800s and early 1900s, Chowhound reported.
Though it has since fallen out of fashion, it remains a nostalgic Southern favorite. It’s also inspired regional variations such as frog eye salad, which adds a tiny, round pasta, and Watergate salad, which has a pistachio pudding twist.
3. Mashed turnips
Once considered a “poor man’s” vegetable, turnips offered a slightly sweeter and less starchy alternative to potatoes and were mashed with butter and seasoned for a lighter, earthy alternative.
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Though they’ve fallen out of favor due to their reputation and the risk of a bitter taste if overcooked, food experts say it may be time for this humble root to make a comeback.
4. Corn pudding
This creamy, custard-like mix of corn, eggs, cream and butter was once a Thanksgiving favorite, somewhere between cornbread and creamed corn.
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Dating back to precolonial times, corn pudding has many regional versions, from Pennsylvania Dutch recipes made with dried corn to New England’s sweeter Indian pudding, which is made with molasses.
5. Giblet gravy
Traditional Thanksgiving gravy once got its rich, savory flavor from simmering the giblets — the turkey’s liver, heart, gizzard and neck.
The old-fashioned method faded from tradition partly because modern turkeys are sold without giblets and store-bought gravy mixes have become more convenient, according to The Daily Meal.
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6. Cranberry fluff
A colorful mix of cranberries, marshmallows, applesauce and whipped cream, cranberry fluff was a popular 1960s and 1970s Thanksgiving treat that reflected the era’s love of gelatin-based “salads.”
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A favorite in the South, the fluff is often speckled with pecans and served right alongside the main Thanksgiving meal.
Security experts warn of sophisticated Microsoft 365 scam fooling thousands
Attackers have a new tool that targets Microsoft 365 users at a massive scale.
Security researchers say a phishing platform called Quantum Route Redirect, or QRR, is behind a growing wave of fake login pages hosted on nearly 1,000 domains. These pages look real enough to fool many users while also slipping past some automated scanners.
QRR runs realistic email lures that mimic DocuSign requests, payment notices, voicemail alerts or QR-code prompts. Each message routes victims to a fake Microsoft 365 login page built to harvest usernames and passwords. The kit often lives on parked or compromised legitimate domains that add a false sense of safety for anyone who clicks.
Researchers tracked QRR in 90 countries. About 76% of attacks hit US users. That scale makes QRR one of the largest phishing operations active right now.
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A fast follow to other major Microsoft credential attacks
QRR appeared soon after Microsoft disrupted a major phishing network known as RaccoonO365. That service sold ready-made Microsoft login copies used to steal more than 5,000 sets of credentials, including accounts tied to over 20 US healthcare organizations. Subscribers paid as little as $12 a day to send thousands of phishing emails.
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit later shut down 338 related websites and identified Joshua Ogundipe from Nigeria as the operator. Investigators tied him to the phishing code and a crypto wallet that earned more than $100,000. Microsoft and Health-ISAC have since filed a lawsuit in New York that accuses him of multiple cybercrime violations.
Other recent examples include kits like VoidProxy, Darcula, Morphing Meerkat and Tycoon2FA. QRR builds on these tools with automation, bot filtering and a dashboard that helps attackers run large campaigns fast.
What makes QRR so effective
QRR uses about 1,000 domains. Many are real sites that were parked or compromised, which helps the pages pass as legitimate. The URLs also follow a predictable pattern that can look normal to users at a glance.
The kit includes automated filtering that detects bots. It sends scanners to harmless pages and sends real people to the credential-harvesting site. Attackers can manage campaigns inside a control panel that logs traffic and activity. These features let them scale up quickly without technical skill.
Security analysts say organizations can no longer depend on URL scanning alone. Layered defenses and behavioral analysis have become essential for spotting threats that use domain rotation and automated evasion.
Microsoft was contacted by CyberGuy for comment but did not have anything to add at this time.
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Why this matters for Microsoft 365 users
When attackers get your Microsoft 365 login, they can see your email, grab files and even send new phishing messages that look like they came from you. That can create a chain reaction that spreads fast. This is why the steps below all work together to block these threats before they turn into something bigger.
Steps to stay safe from QRR and other Microsoft 365 phishing attacks
Use these simple actions to shrink the risk from fake Microsoft 365 pages and look-alike emails.
1) Check the sender before you click
Take a second to look at who the email is really from. A slight misspelling, an unexpected attachment or wording that feels off is a big clue the message may be fake.
2) Hover over links first
Before you open any link, hover your mouse over it to preview the URL. If it does not lead to the official Microsoft login page or looks odd in any way, skip it.
3) Turn on multifactor authentication (MFA)
MFA adds an extra layer adds an extra layer that makes it much harder for attackers to break in even if they have your password. Use options like app-based codes or hardware keys so phishing kits cannot bypass them.
4) Use a data removal service
Attackers often gather personal details from data broker sites to craft convincing phishing emails. A trusted data removal service scrubs your information from these sites, which cuts down on targeted scams and makes it harder for criminals to tailor fake Microsoft alerts that look real.
While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.
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5) Update your browser and apps
Keep everything on your device up to date. Updates seal off security holes that attackers often rely on when building phishing kits like QRR.
6) Never click unknown links and use strong antivirus software
If you need to visit a sensitive site, type the address into your browser instead of tapping a link. Strong antivirus tools also help by warning you about fake websites and blocking scripts that phishing kits use to steal login details.
The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
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7) Use advanced spam filtering
Most email providers offer stronger filtering settings that block risky messages before they reach you. Turn on the highest level your account allows to keep more fake Microsoft alerts out of your inbox.
8) Watch for login alerts
Turn on Microsoft account sign-in notifications so you get an alert anytime someone tries to access your account. To do this, sign in to your Microsoft account online, open Security, choose Advanced security options and switch on Sign-in alerts for any suspicious activity.
Kurt’s key takeaways
QRR is a reminder of how quickly scammers change their tactics. Tools like this make it easy for criminals to send huge waves of fake Microsoft emails that look real at first glance. The good news is that a few smart habits can put you a step ahead. When you add stronger sign-in protection, turn on alerts and stay aware of the newest tricks, you make it much harder for attackers to sneak in.
Do you think most people can tell the difference between a real Microsoft login page and a fake one, or have phishing kits become too convincing? Let us know by writing to us at
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Female athletes reveal trans competitor’s conduct at ‘World’s Strongest Woman’ event
Women’s weightlifters Hailey Sikman and Jade Dickens thought they were competing at a normal World’s Strongest Woman championship last weekend. Instead, they witnessed the nation’s latest trans athlete controversy unfurl up close.
Transgender athlete Jammie Booker won first place in the women’s heavyweight division, beating female competitor Andrea Thompson by one point. However, once Booker’s biological sex was revealed, Official Strongman revised the results to give Thompson first place.
Sikman and Dickens told Fox News Digital they had no knowledge of Booker’s biological sex until after the competition.
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“Unfortunately, Jammie Booker got the best of Andrea Thompson right there at the end. And it wasn’t known to the promoters, to any of the athletes, until after the award ceremony and after everyone was gone that Jammie Booker is actually Jeffrey Booker, and he is a man,” Dickens said.
“I was beyond mad. … Had I known, I definitely would have done something about it, personally would have done something about it prior to the event being over. But nobody knew. Nobody knew he was a man.”
Dickens said she believes the organization would have removed Booker from competition had it known of the athlete’s birth sex.
“Had they had the knowledge, they would have taken care of it before the competition even started,” Dickens said.
Sikman also claimed she didn’t know of Booker’s biological sex until after the competition was over. Still, Sikman had her suspicions about Booker based on the athlete’s appearance.
“He definitely conned himself in and manipulated a situation,” Sikman said.
During the competition, Sikman tried to interact with the trans athlete, believing Booker was a woman, she said.
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“I tried to talk to him, and he kind of just blew me off,” Sikman added.
Dickens said of Booker’s behavior during the event, “I didn’t personally speak to him. … He was actually pretty quiet. … In my opinion, the reason he didn’t talk much was because his voice would have revealed he was male.”
Sikman claimed she spoke to other competitors who recalled Booker’s behavior during the weekend.
“A lot of other women were saying he was just being arrogant and talking s—,” Sikman said.
Dickens also recalled what she heard from other competitors about Booker’s conduct, saying, “In that competition atmosphere, everyone is doing a little digging. … [Trash talking] happens. It happens in all sports.”
On Monday, Booker posted a video to Instagram thanking numerous people for their assistance in what was originally a victory.
A YouTube video from what appears to be Booker’s own channel, dating back to 2017, shows Booker claiming to be “trans.”
According to Strongman Archives, Booker had not competed in women’s events prior to this past June. It is unclear whether Booker had previously competed as a man.
Official Strongman announced that Booker would be disqualified. Strongman said it had attempted to reach out to Booker, “but a response has not been received.”
Sikman hopes to see stricter measures to prevent males from sneaking into women’s competitions, saying she hopes “genetic testing or some sort of vetting process” can be employed by Official Strongman.
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Dickens said she’s been an advocate for protecting women’s sports since 2018 because she had to witness males compete in her powerlifting federation in the past. She hopes the public takes notice of this issue.
“People keep saying this is a non-issue, that this does not happen that often, that this is going to go away,” Dickens said. “Where is our trust? This just breaks down the fabric of womanhood. … We want to be trusting of everyone around us, and when men come in and deceitfully try to take what is rightfully a woman’s, it erodes the trust for that woman.”
Common sleep problem tied to a serious neurological disorder in major new study
A major new study has found a notable connection between untreated sleep apnea and an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.
A team of researchers from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) studied more than 11 million veterans aged 40 and older who did not already have Parkinson’s disease.
Some of them had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The researchers then tracked who went on to develop Parkinson’s over an average of nearly five years.
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They also examined veterans who began continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy within two years of their sleep apnea diagnosis, searching for any difference in Parkinson’s outcomes compared with those who delayed or never started CPAP.
Dr. Greg Scott, an Oregon-based pathologist and co-author of the study, called the findings “surprising” in a press release.
“People who still got Parkinson’s but had been on CPAP had fewer fractures, fewer falls and lower mortality. We tested this rigorously and the result kept happening,” he said.
The research, published in JAMA Neurology, draws on records from U.S. veterans who were treated through the Department of Veterans Affairs between 1999 and 2022. Data were adjusted for age, sex, race, smoking and other health factors.
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Veterans with untreated sleep apnea were almost twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s as those without apnea, the study found. Over about five years, this translated into roughly one to two additional Parkinson’s cases per 1,000 people.
Among veterans who began CPAP therapy early, the risk was about 30% lower.
That reduction amounted to approximately 2.3 fewer Parkinson’s cases per 1,000 people, meaning that early CPAP treatment could prevent one case for every 439 individuals treated over five years.
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“The best strategy for a neurodegenerative disease is prevention and catching risk factors early, before the damage is done,” said Scott.
The researchers propose several potential reasons for this link. Repeated drops in oxygen during sleep can damage neurons, increase inflammation and and interfere with the brain’s ability to clear out waste, allowing toxic proteins to accumulate.
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“If you stop breathing several times an hour and your oxygen levels are dropping … you’re essentially stunning those brain cells every time that is happening,” said Dr. Lee Neilson, OHSU neurologist and lead author of the study, in the same press release.
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By stabilizing oxygen and improving sleep continuity, scientists believe CPAP may reduce those stresses and protect brain tissue over time.
The study’s authors emphasized, however, that their findings only show an association between the sleep disorder and neurological disease.
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Because this was an observational analysis, it cannot definitively prove that sleep apnea causes Parkinson’s.
The team also lacked detailed data on how consistently participants used their CPAP devices. Also, most veterans in the study were older men, which means the results may not be generalized to other populations.
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Additionally, the researchers noted that early signs of Parkinson’s, including sleep disturbances, might have led some individuals to be diagnosed with apnea in the first place.
SNAP overhaul underway as USDA set to shift millions in food spending
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s working to reform what it calls the “out of control” SNAP benefits program.
The agency plans to redirect more of its nutrition budget toward healthier, American-grown food options, including specialty crops, fruits and proteins. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the effort is part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement championed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
“More coming on that early next year as we begin to shift how we’re buying food, and really supporting the American farmers,” Rollins said Wednesday on “Mornings with Maria.”
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Rollins noted that part of the shift will include using the USDA’s food purchasing power to get more American-grown fruits and specialty crops into school lunches and food banks.
She explained that the USDA spends roughly “$400 million a day across 16 nutrition programs.” The agency is looking to improve how that money is spent to help reduce chronic disease.
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The SNAP benefits program recently came under scrutiny during the latest government shutdown, when funding for the food assistance program came close to running out. The USDA has since pledged to root out fraud within the program and is requiring participants to reapply for benefits.
Rollins also confirmed the agency is finalizing a new “bridge package” of financial support for farmers. She said she has been speaking with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and expects more announcements in the coming days.
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“It’s just a bridge to get us to next year for the president’s promise that he wasn’t [going to] leave any of our farmers behind,” Rollins said.
She added that farmers are facing significant financial pressure and that the USDA plans to move quickly.
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“For the farmers who are figuring out their planting and harvesting for next year, they need that certainty now as their banks are calling,” Rollins said.
“It’s been a really, really tough few years out in the farmland for our farmers.”