Espy Denied Employee’s Promotion Due to Child’s Preexisting Condition

Department of Agriculture lost disability discrimination fight during Espy's tenure

Brent Scher
November 20, 2018 4:05 PM

As secretary of agriculture, Mike Espy fought to block the promotion of a department employee because his young daughter's preexisting heart condition was believed to be a potential financial burden on the government, according to documents reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon.

Trump Administration to Give $12 Billion to Farmers Caught in Trade War

Conor Beck
July 24, 2018 12:24 PM

The Trump administration will provide financial assistance to farmers caught in a trade war initiated by the implementation of tariffs.

Former Agriculture Secretary Under Bill Clinton Enters Mississippi Senate Race

Democrats hope Mike Espy, who has history of corruption charges, can win them seat in deep South

Haris Alic
April 9, 2018 3:10 PM

The entrance of Mike Espy, former secretary of agriculture under President Bill Clinton, into the special election to serve the remainder of resigning Sen. Thad Cochran's (R.) term in Mississippi has reignited Democrats' hopes of snatching another Senate seat in the deep South.

NYT Falsely Reports Trump Admin Blocked Puerto Ricans From Using Food Stamps for Hot Meals

Alex Griswold
October 5, 2017 10:33 AM

The New York Times falsely reported earlier this week that the Trump administration was blocking food stamp recipients in hurricane-stricken Puerto Rico from using the federal subsistence to eat hot meals.

Trump’s WOTUS Repeal Has Yet to Help Modesto Farmer Who Faces $2.8 Million Fine for Plowing

Duarte: Trump has an opportunity to protect famers by settling the case for a nominal fee

Susan Crabtree
July 1, 2017 5:00 AM

John Duarte, a fourth-generation California farmer, was disappointed this week when President Trump's repeal of the Waters of the United States rule didn't translate into immediate legal relief from an Obama administration's environmental case against him.

Forest Service Owns ‘National Junkyard’ of Thousands of Unused Buildings

Audit: Buildings falling apart, covered in mold, rat droppings

Elizabeth Harrington
May 26, 2017 1:00 PM

The Forest Service oversees thousands of buildings that are unused, many that are falling apart, full of mold, and pose safety hazards, according to a new audit.

Groups Seek to Use Anti-Regulatory Tool to Undo Obama-Era Land Restrictions

Congressional Review Act of 1996 could be used to free up millions of acres in the west

Kevin Mooney
May 8, 2017 5:00 AM

A rarely used but potent anti-regulatory tool could be used to undo land use restrictions the Obama administration imposed on more than 72 million acres of western lands, according to attorneys and public policy analysts.

Let Them Eat Salt

Trump admin provides flexibility from Michelle Obama lunch rules

Elizabeth Harrington
May 2, 2017 5:00 AM

The Trump administration is allowing kids 300 more milligrams of salt in their school lunches.

Limbaugh on Lesbian Farmer Story: Why Aren’t People Mad at the Free Beacon?

Washington Free Beacon Staff
August 25, 2016 2:19 PM

Feds Holding Summits for Lesbian Farmers

USDA wants to change image of farmers from ‘white, rich male’

Elizabeth Harrington
August 16, 2016 12:10 PM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is holding summits to promote the role of lesbian farmers as a part of its “Rural Pride” campaign.