Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture in Trump Administration
Brooke Rollins, a close ally of President Trump, was confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture, emphasizing support for farmers amid potential labor shortages and tariffs.
Rollins will now lead a department tasked with overseeing nearly all aspects of the nation’s food system, including standards on farming practices and livestock rearing, federal subsidies to farmers or agribusinesses and setting nutrition standards for schools and public health officials nationwide.
Senate confirms Brooke Rollins as Trump's agriculture secretary as tariffs and deportations loom
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Convincing Congress to adopt the five-year Farm Bill will be one of her most significant early challenges.
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture
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Rollins will now lead a department tasked with overseeing nearly all aspects of the nation’s food system, including standards on farming practices and livestock rearing, federal subsidies to farmers or agribusinesses and setting nutrition standards for schools and public health officials nationwide.
Brooke Rollins confirmed as Trump’s agriculture secretary as tariff fights loom
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The agriculture secretary's agenda would carry implications for American diets and wallets, both urban and rural.
Senate confirms Brooke Rollins, longtime Trump ally, as agriculture secretary
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Brooke Rollins confirmed as Trump's agriculture secretary as tariff fights loom
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Rollins becomes Trump’s 16th cabinet nominee to secure confirmation, far outpacing the confirmation schedules of the Biden administration and first Trump administration.
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With the help of the Republican-led Senate, Trump has managed to confirm his picks at a pace far ahead of either his first administration or former President Joe Biden's.
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Senate Confirms Brooke Rollins to Lead USDA 72-28
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Summary
The Senate has confirmed Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture with a 72-28 vote. Rollins, a close Trump ally, will manage a comprehensive agricultural agenda amid challenges like labor shortages due to immigration policies and trade tariffs affecting exports. Previously, she led the America First Policy Institute and served in domestic policy roles under Trump. Rollins promises to support American farmers and rural communities, although concerns arise over her alignment with Trump’s broader immigration and trade strategies. The USDA plays a crucial role in overseeing food safety, nutrition, and rural development across the nation.
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