Here's Thursday's news, Daily Briefing friends:
- Some cattle ranchers in Montana are sounding off on President Trump.
- Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was 80.
- How fans at Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop reacted to Dolly Parton's death.
Jane Onyanga-Omara here, bringing you the news to know today.
Cattle ranchers are fuming. They blame Trump.
When Tim Brunner was at an auction barn earlier this week, he was surprised to see decent cows selling several hundred dollars cheaper than they were just a few weeks ago. He largely blames President Donald Trump. And he’s not the only one. The White House’s abrupt decision last week to ease tariffs on 300,000 metric tons — more than 660 million pounds — of foreign beef imports has infuriated American cattle ranchers and congressional Republicans alike.
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- Iowa's two leading Democratic candidates said they do not want former Vice President Kamala Harristo campaign with them as they run in competitive midterm races this fall.
TIM CURRY'S LEGACY REMEMBERED
Tim Curry dies at 80
Tim Curry, the actor celebrated for his roles as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and Pennywise the Clown in the 1990
version of "It," has died. He was 80. Curry had been suffering from health issues in recent years and told fans in 2025 that he still struggles with mobility after a 2012 stroke.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why cattle ranchers are fuming at Trump
