• Trump spending freeze sticks farmers with millions in bills for conservation work

  • Feb 17 2025
  • Length: 13 mins
  • Podcast

Trump spending freeze sticks farmers with millions in bills for conservation work

  • Summary

  • Des Moines Register Agriculture, Environment and Energy Reporter Donnelle Eller discusses how President Donald Trump's spending freeze has stuck Iowa farmers with millions in bills for conservation work.

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine. Plus, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine after the war.

    A judge blocks mass layoffs at the consumer protection agency targeted by Trump.

    USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains why a futuristic-looking solar energy plant is doomed.

    It's President's Day!

    And Monday is Random Acts of Kindness Day.


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