Market Impact of Trade War - US farmers are facing a significant crisis due to tariffs, comparable to the 1980s farm crisis [4] - China, previously a major buyer, has reduced soybean purchases from the US to zero, impacting farmers' export markets [4] - China has found more reliable markets in Argentina and Brazil, signing 10-year contracts, exacerbating the crisis for US farmers [6][7] Economic Hardship for Farmers - Farmers are facing financial strain due to tariffs, increased input costs, and collapsing prices [5] - Farmers are losing $100 per acre on their crops, with soybean prices under $10 per bushel, while the break-even point is $11 per bushel [12] - Bankruptcies among farmers have doubled in the first seven months, indicating severe economic distress [15] Government Intervention and Policy - The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released an ad highlighting the negative impact of Trump's trade war on farmers [1] - The proposed solution of government bailouts is viewed as a short-term fix, with farmers preferring market access over bailouts [2][19] - Concerns are raised that government interference through tariffs is damaging markets and benefiting countries like Argentina and Brazil [20][21] Supply Chain and Market Dynamics - The trade war is disrupting established buyer-seller relationships, potentially leading to long-term market shifts [9][10][11] - Farmers are struggling to store harvested beans due to full bins, incurring additional storage costs [12] - Supply chain issues are evident, with farmers facing difficulties in obtaining necessary parts for their equipment [15]

But folks, let's start tonight with a video first obtained by MSNBC. Former special counsel Jack Smith is now making his first public comments about his investigations into Donald Trump, speaking exclusively with MSNBC's Andrew Weissman in London. During that extensive conversation, Smith blasted the recent charges brought against Trump's perceived political enemies.this latest prosecution of the former director of the FBI. Um, you know, there's a process to secure an indictment. Um, there's a a process of ...

We are getting a window into how a new generation of Republican activists talk when they think no one's listening. And it's really ugly. Politico obtained more than seven months of Telegram chat messages between about a dozen young Republican leaders in New York, Kansas, Arizona, and Vermont.Now, MSNBC has not independently reviewed those messages, but what Politico published today shows the conservatives openly praising Adolf Hitler, making celebratory jokes about gas chambers and slavery and rape. For exa ...

As we speak, House Democrats have just concluded a strategy meeting on Capitol Hill about the government shutdown. House Republicans, on the other hand, they continue to stay home. And Speaker Mike Johnson is telling reporters to prepare for a lengthy shutdown, refusing to entertain the idea of negotiating with Democrats.But it does appear that some in the party are ready to break from that plan. New reporting from MSNBC details that House Republicans are indeed talking with the White House about a possible ...

By now, you have probably seen these action style videos that DHS has been posting on social media to promote its on the ground operations across the country. The latest one was posted last night, and it features what they call Operation Midway Blitz. It's an operation that started in September.DHS said it would target the worst of the worst in the state of Illinois. But taking a closer look at the video will tell you a different story. You see how DHS claims here that 1500 plus criminals have been arrested ...

this latest prosecution of the former director of the FBI. Um, you know, there's a process to secure an indictment. Um, there's a a process of of predication, having some evidence before you do that.um here from and again I only know what I see myself in the media but the career prosecutors the apolitical prosecutors who analyzed this said there wasn't a case and so they brought somebody in who had never been a criminal prosecutor on day's notice to secure an indictment a day before the statute of limitatio ...

Freedom of the Press & First Amendment - The report highlights concerns that 97% of news stories are negative, impacting free speech [1] - The core issue revolves around the Pentagon's new policy restricting journalists, potentially punishing them for reporting unclassified information without authorization [1][12][13] - The policy is viewed as a violation of the First Amendment, with most news outlets refusing to sign on [1] - The Pentagon's actions are seen as cutting off the American public from information not pre-approved, limiting transparency [1] - The restrictions could lead to a lack of answers to vital questions about the Department of Defense's daily activities [2] Hypocrisy & Paranoia - The report suggests hypocrisy, as the official pushing the policy previously criticized liberals for seeking "safe spaces" [9] - Paranoia about leaks is cited as a potential motivation behind the policy [11] Potential Consequences & Historical Context - The policy may aim to expel news organizations, granting exclusive access to ideologically approved outlets [16][17] - The situation is compared to autocratic regimes where only one official news outlet is allowed [19] - Concerns are raised about the potential weakening of the relationship between the military and the civilian population [19] - The policy could lead the military in a new and dangerous direction, potentially unknown to the public [21]

We're now in the second week of a government shutdown and there's still no end in sight. Americans are starting to feel the effects. In a small town near West Point, a group of women are working together to keep their community fed during this shutdown.Our MSNBC investigative correspondent Mark Santia shows us how they're doing just that. Welcome to Highland Falls, New York. This village of 3,000 people sits just outside the main gate of West Point.It's the oldest military academy in the country, but even W ...

The Epstein case has many details and open questions. Our timeline today focuses on the key facts and developments starting in March 2005 when local police in Palm Beach, Florida, began a probe into Epstein, investigating reports of abusing victims as young as 14. The local case led to Epstein's indictment for a single count of soliciting prostitution in 2006, not the more serious alleged conduct.In fact, a lead detective in the Palm Beach office referred the case to the FBI to look at the more serious crim ...

Special Counsel Jack Smith is speaking publicly for the very first time about his investigations into Donald Trump, defending his team and his prosecutors and saying it's ludicrous to say the investigations of the president were politically motivated. >> The just incredible high level of integrity and uh competence and willingness to sacrifice of the people uh who do this work. And I'm talking about the people I worked with in the special counsel's office.Uh but the department of justice in the US, the FBI ...