Brooke Rollins, now US Secretary of Agriculture since Feb 2025, is in the news for cracking down on fraud and food benefits amid political clashes.
The US government has enacted a law allowing schools to serve full-fat and 2% milk, reversing a policy from 2012 that mandated only low-fat options. This aligns with new dietary guidelines promoting whole dairy products, sparking debate over childhood nutrition and health impacts.
The Trump administration is shifting its immigration enforcement approach following protests and public disapproval, especially after two protesters were killed in Minneapolis. The move aims to balance maintaining support among core voters and avoiding alienation of moderates and Hispanic voters ahead of upcoming elections.
Mike Tyson appears in a Super Bowl ad promoting healthy eating, highlighting the dangers of processed foods and advocating for dietary changes aligned with recent government guidelines. The ad is part of a campaign by the Make America Healthy Again movement, led by allies of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The USDA terminated nearly $9 million in grants to Native and underserved farmers, citing concerns over DEI and wasteful spending. The move affects projects in Montana and other states, prompting criticism from awardees who say the reasons are unfounded and harmful to economic progress.