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Trump Administration Ends Annual Report on Food Insecurity in America
The Trump administration terminated the federal government's annual report on food insecurity, citing redundancy and politicization, despite a recent rise in food insecurity and impending SNAP cuts.
Trump Administration Ends Annual Report on Food Insecurity in America
The Trump administration terminated the federal government's annual report on food insecurity, citing redundancy and politicization, despite a recent rise in food insecurity and impending SNAP cuts.
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52% Bias Score
US Government Ends Annual Food Insecurity Data Collection
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Saturday that it will cease annual data collection on food insecurity, citing the process as "overly politicized" and "unproductive", ending with the October 2025 report covering 2024, the last year of the Biden administration.
US Government Ends Annual Food Insecurity Data Collection
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Saturday that it will cease annual data collection on food insecurity, citing the process as "overly politicized" and "unproductive", ending with the October 2025 report covering 2024, the last year of the Biden administration.
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60% Bias Score
States Sue Trump Administration Over USDA's Demand for SNAP Recipient Data
Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging the USDA illegally demanded sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and addresses, from SNAP recipients, violating privacy laws and eroding public trust, prompting accusations of overreach.
States Sue Trump Administration Over USDA's Demand for SNAP Recipient Data
Twenty states are suing the Trump administration, alleging the USDA illegally demanded sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and addresses, from SNAP recipients, violating privacy laws and eroding public trust, prompting accusations of overreach.
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52% Bias Score
USDA Relocates Thousands of Employees to Regional Hubs
The USDA is relocating over 2,600 employees from Washington, D.C., to five regional hubs to cut costs and improve service to farmers, a move criticized by a federal workers' union as a job-cutting ploy.
USDA Relocates Thousands of Employees to Regional Hubs
The USDA is relocating over 2,600 employees from Washington, D.C., to five regional hubs to cut costs and improve service to farmers, a move criticized by a federal workers' union as a job-cutting ploy.
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40% Bias Score
USDA Halts Demand for Sensitive SNAP Recipient Data After Lawsuit
The USDA temporarily halted its demand for sensitive data from SNAP recipients after facing a lawsuit alleging violations of federal privacy laws; the agency hadn't yet collected the data but some states were preparing to comply, raising concerns about data security and individual rights.
USDA Halts Demand for Sensitive SNAP Recipient Data After Lawsuit
The USDA temporarily halted its demand for sensitive data from SNAP recipients after facing a lawsuit alleging violations of federal privacy laws; the agency hadn't yet collected the data but some states were preparing to comply, raising concerns about data security and individual rights.
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40% Bias Score
USDA Budget Cuts Cause Food Bank Rationing
The Trump administration's $1 billion cut to USDA programs, including $500 million from food banks, severely impacted food distribution, forcing one food pantry to reduce food assistance from 3-5 days to 2 days every 30 days and causing a major food bank to lose 2.4 million pounds of food annually.
USDA Budget Cuts Cause Food Bank Rationing
The Trump administration's $1 billion cut to USDA programs, including $500 million from food banks, severely impacted food distribution, forcing one food pantry to reduce food assistance from 3-5 days to 2 days every 30 days and causing a major food bank to lose 2.4 million pounds of food annually.
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28% Bias Score
US Government Ends Food Insecurity Survey Amidst Inflation Concerns
The USDA ended its annual survey on food insecurity, citing over-politicization, despite its use in directing assistance programs and amidst rising inflation and labor market deterioration.
US Government Ends Food Insecurity Survey Amidst Inflation Concerns
The USDA ended its annual survey on food insecurity, citing over-politicization, despite its use in directing assistance programs and amidst rising inflation and labor market deterioration.
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32% Bias Score
20 States Sue USDA Over Demand for Sensitive SNAP Applicant Data
A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C. sued the USDA on Monday, challenging the agency's demand for detailed personal information from all SNAP applicants over the past five years, arguing it violates federal privacy laws and the Constitution.
20 States Sue USDA Over Demand for Sensitive SNAP Applicant Data
A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C. sued the USDA on Monday, challenging the agency's demand for detailed personal information from all SNAP applicants over the past five years, arguing it violates federal privacy laws and the Constitution.
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44% Bias Score
USDA Demands Sensitive Data From 40 Million SNAP Recipients
The USDA demands sensitive personal data—including names, Social Security numbers, and addresses—from over 40 million SNAP recipients within one week to verify program integrity and eligibility, sparking widespread criticism and a lawsuit alleging violations of federal privacy laws.
USDA Demands Sensitive Data From 40 Million SNAP Recipients
The USDA demands sensitive personal data—including names, Social Security numbers, and addresses—from over 40 million SNAP recipients within one week to verify program integrity and eligibility, sparking widespread criticism and a lawsuit alleging violations of federal privacy laws.
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40% Bias Score
USDA Restricts Foreign Research Collaboration, Laying Off 70 Researchers
The USDA announced new restrictions on research collaborations with non-citizens, laying off 70 researchers and limiting collaborations with those from specific countries due to national security concerns, impacting research across agricultural sectors and sparking concern among researchers about in...
USDA Restricts Foreign Research Collaboration, Laying Off 70 Researchers
The USDA announced new restrictions on research collaborations with non-citizens, laying off 70 researchers and limiting collaborations with those from specific countries due to national security concerns, impacting research across agricultural sectors and sparking concern among researchers about in...
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40% Bias Score
USDA Staff Shortages Threaten US Food Security
Since February 2025, roughly 1300 employees have resigned from the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), jeopardizing disease prevention and response, potentially leading to higher food prices and trade disruptions.
USDA Staff Shortages Threaten US Food Security
Since February 2025, roughly 1300 employees have resigned from the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), jeopardizing disease prevention and response, potentially leading to higher food prices and trade disruptions.
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40% Bias Score
Charges Dropped Against South Dakota Ranching Family in Politically Motivated Case
The Trump administration dropped politically motivated criminal charges against the Maude family in South Dakota, ending a dispute with the Biden administration over 25 acres of federal land that the family had used for grazing.
Charges Dropped Against South Dakota Ranching Family in Politically Motivated Case
The Trump administration dropped politically motivated criminal charges against the Maude family in South Dakota, ending a dispute with the Biden administration over 25 acres of federal land that the family had used for grazing.
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68% Bias Score
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