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U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts Advocates for Agricultural Data Privacy and Fair Markets for Farmers

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts Advocates for Agricultural Data Privacy and Fair Markets for Farmers

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts has introduced the Agricultural Data Privacy Act, a bill designed to protect the intellectual property and data of farmers and ranchers. This legislation, modeled after a Nebraska state law, aims to ensure that agricultural producers have control over their data, including information on climate, weather, land, livestock, and yield. The bill mandates that companies must obtain express written consent from producers before using or selling their data, preventing its inclusion in boilerplate language. Senator Ricketts emphasizes that this measure will allow farmers and ranchers to choose how their expertise is shared, rather than being forced to disclose valuable information. Additionally, Senator Ricketts has been vocal about ensuring fair market access for U.S. agricultural products on the international stage, particularly in relation to trade commitments with Communist China. He has urged the administration to hold China accountable for actions such as letting import licenses fo...

Another amusement park closes forever after four seasons

Another amusement park closes forever after four seasons

The park, based on a concept popular in Europe, opened to visitors in 2021.

Senator Hawley's Bill to Designate Churchill Museum as National Historic Landmark Passes Senate, Heads to President Trump's Desk

Senator Hawley's Bill to Designate Churchill Museum as National Historic Landmark Passes Senate, Heads to President Trump's Desk

Senator Josh Hawley's legislation to designate America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton, Missouri, as a National Historic Landmark has unanimously passed the Senate. The bill, which was also sponsored in the House by Rep. Bob Onder, now awaits President Trump's signature to become law. This marks the first time the legislation has reached the President's desk, despite Senator Hawley having introduced it multiple times since 2024. The museum, located on the Westminster College campus, commemorates Winston Churchill's historic "Iron Curtain" speech delivered there on March 5, 1946, alongside President Harry S. Truman. The legislation directs the Secretary of Interior to officially recognize the museum as a National Historic Landmark and mandates the National Park Service to conduct a Special Resource Study for potential future designations of the site.

Missouri Republicans Launch Late Campaigns on Ballot Measures After Supreme Court Ruling

Missouri Republicans Launch Late Campaigns on Ballot Measures After Supreme Court Ruling

Missouri Republicans are initiating last-minute campaigns for two ballot measures, Proposition A and Amendment 6, after spending much of the year attempting to prevent them from appearing on the November 3 election ballot. The party's State Committee recently passed resolutions advocating for a 'yes' vote on Proposition A, which is a referendum on the 2025 redistricting map, and a 'no' vote on Amendment 6, designed to restrict lawmakers' ability to alter measures enacted by initiative petition. This scramble follows a U.S. Supreme Court decision that mandated the use of 2022 and 2024 election districts for the upcoming November elections, effectively overturning the 2025 redistricting map that Republicans had favored. Absentee voting has already begun, and no-excuse early voting is set to start in three weeks, leaving the party with a tight timeframe to mobilize support for their positions on these measures.

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's Gerrymandered Congressional Map for 2026 Election

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Missouri's Gerrymandered Congressional Map for 2026 Election

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Missouri must use its 2022 congressional map for the upcoming 2026 election, effectively blocking a gerrymandered 2025 map. This decision follows a complex legal battle that saw the map change five times in three weeks, causing significant confusion for election officials. The Missouri Supreme Court initially ruled on September 3 that a referendum petition made the 2025 map invalid, leading to a series of federal court actions. U.S. Rep. Bob Onder, a Republican from Lake Saint Louis, and State Sen. Rick Brattin, along with two voters, sued Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, arguing that changing district boundaries between primary and general elections violated their constitutional rights. The Supreme Court's final decision emphasizes that the 2022 map, not the 2025 map, is to be used, citing state law and the potential for electoral chaos if a change were made at this late stage. The 2025 map, drawn by the legislature, aimed to create a 7-1 Republican advan...

The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards

The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards

The Trump administration has released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks

The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Trump administration has released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks

Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales

Taiwan says it is in continuous talks with US about arms sales

TAIPEI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Taiwan is in continuous talks with the United States about arms sales and has received reassurances since the Washington summit between the US and Chinese leaders that US policy on Taiwan has not changed, the defence minister said on Tuesday.

Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'

Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'

Pope Leo XIV says concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not “fake news” and should be taken seriously

Stocks wobble as bonds slump to monthly loss

Stocks wobble as bonds slump to monthly loss

By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Oil prices and bond yields were higher in an uncomfortable combination for Asian equities on Tuesday, as investors braced for an interest rate hike in Australia and an era where short term borrowing costs settle at their highest for years.

Oil prices settle slightly higher on supply worries as Trump rejects Iran proposal

Oil prices settle slightly higher on supply worries as Trump rejects Iran proposal

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled slightly higher on Monday on worries about ongoing supply disruptions as Qatari mediators pledged to hold talks with the US and Iran in hopes of finding a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump disputes his ambassador's account that he asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms

Trump disputes his ambassador's account that he asked China's president if he wanted to buy US arms

President Donald Trump has disputed that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy weapons from the United States