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US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August

US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August

The United States says it will begin lifting a suspension on Mexican cattle imports on Aug. 24, more than a year after it imposed the measure due to the spread of the New World screwworm in Mexico
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USDA to Lift Suspension on Mexican Cattle Imports Amid Screwworm Concerns

USDA to Lift Suspension on Mexican Cattle Imports Amid Screwworm Concerns

USDA to Lift Suspension on Mexican Cattle Imports Amid Screwworm Concerns
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U.S. House Introduces Bills to Support Kinship Families and Grandparents Raising Children

U.S. House Introduces Bills to Support Kinship Families and Grandparents Raising Children

Two bills have been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at providing support and resources to grandparents and kinship families raising children. Led by Congressman Glenn Thompson, these bills seek to address the needs of relatives who take on caregiving roles, thereby alleviating pressure on the foster care system. The Supporting Grandfamilies Act, co-sponsored by Suzanne Bonamici, Zach Nunn, and Danny Davis, aims to reauthorize and fund the National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies & Kinship Families for another five years. This initiative is designed to help caregivers navigate the child welfare system more effectively. Additionally, the Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act, supported by Mary Gay Scanlon, focuses on providing access to services for families dealing with trauma and ensuring they can navigate the child welfare system. The bill also proposes specialized training for caregivers to better utilize available services.
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Talarico is trying to win back Hispanics along the Texas border who swung toward the GOP

Talarico is trying to win back Hispanics along the Texas border who swung toward the GOP

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico of Texas has toured the state's southern border with Mexico to try to win support from Hispanic voters
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The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices
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COVID-19 Cases Show Summer Uptick in California and Other States

COVID-19 Cases Show Summer Uptick in California and Other States

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in California and several other states, indicating a potential seasonal summer increase. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, states such as Texas, Florida, Missouri, Alabama, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii are also experiencing growth in COVID-19 cases. Despite the increase, the levels remain low compared to previous years. Health officials note that test positivity rates and wastewater concentrations are rising, suggesting a gradual increase in COVID-19 activity. The uptick follows a period of relatively low COVID-19 cases, and experts are monitoring the situation closely.
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Congressman Andy Biggs Proposes Eliminating Arizona's Income Tax to Boost Competitiveness

Congressman Andy Biggs Proposes Eliminating Arizona's Income Tax to Boost Competitiveness

U.S. Representative Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee for Arizona governor, has proposed eliminating the state's income tax to enhance its competitiveness. Biggs argues that removing the income tax would attract businesses and jobs, similar to other Sun Belt states like Texas and Florida, which have no state income tax. He plans to implement gradual reductions rather than an immediate elimination if elected. Biggs believes that cutting income taxes could lead to increased state revenue by drawing more economic activity to Arizona. The proposal has sparked debate, with opponents citing potential increases in everyday costs and concerns over replacing income tax with a sales tax.
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Texas Reforms Foster Care System to Strengthen Parental Rights, Reducing Child Removals

Texas Reforms Foster Care System to Strengthen Parental Rights, Reducing Child Removals

Texas has implemented significant reforms in its foster care system, focusing on enhancing parental rights. The legislative changes, initiated in 2021, include two landmark bills that redefine the criteria for child removal. The new laws prevent the removal of children based solely on the medical opinion of a single expert contracted by the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Additionally, the definition of neglect has been narrowed from 'substantial risk' to 'immediate harm,' leading to a 47% decrease in child removals from 2016 to 2025. These reforms are part of a broader effort to address issues within the state's child welfare system, which has been under scrutiny due to a 2011 class action lawsuit alleging dangerous conditions in foster care. The state has spent over $200 million on federal court monitoring and reforms as a result.
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US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end

US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end

By David Lawder and Emily Green July 23 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Midwest Poultry Services Recalls 1.6 Million Eggs Due to Salmonella Risk

Midwest Poultry Services Recalls 1.6 Million Eggs Due to Salmonella Risk

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. has issued a recall for nearly 1.6 million dozen white and brown cage-free eggs due to potential salmonella enteritidis contamination. The recall affects eggs distributed in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Mexico, and Mississippi, sold through major retailers like Kroger and Brookshire Grocery stores. The company identified the contamination risk through proactive environmental monitoring and has ceased distributing fresh eggs from its Texas farms. Consumers are advised to avoid consuming the recalled eggs and return them for a full refund.
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11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas

11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in rail cargo container in Texas

A U.S. attorney has announced a federal indictment against 11 people in the smuggling deaths of seven migrants who were hiding in a rail cargo container in Texas in May
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Court rejects Trump administration's bid to re-detain pro-Palestinian Georgetown scholar

Court rejects Trump administration's bid to re-detain pro-Palestinian Georgetown scholar

By Nate Raymond July 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday rejected an effort by President Donald Trump's administration to allow immigration authorities to re-detain a Georgetown University scholar who had advocated for Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's war in Gaza.