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Trump's plan to lower beef prices sparks major backlash
August 24, 2026 – 5am:
The Economist/YouGov: Trump’s net approval rating is negative in 47 out of 50 states
Rancher, Republicans criticize Trump’s beef import plan
Trump downplays Iran war, touts economy at South Carolina rally on Friday
NYT: Minority Leader Jeffries and Jared Kushner met privately in NYC
Pentagon fires ‘Stars & Stripes’ leadership, reporter
Navy families evacuated from Bahrain unable to return: Stars & Stripes
‘Freedom 250’ Grand Prix races through DC
Treasury Secretary Bessent to announce new economic sanctions against Iran
How media is fighting back against Trump’s legal…
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