Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Biden blames meatpacking giants for soaring US meat costs

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WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden offered independent US farmers $1 billion in aid Monday as part of a battle against meatpacking giants he accuses of building monopolies to squeeze out smaller competitors. “We’re here to talk about strengthening competition, which will bring down costs,” Biden told a virtual meeting of independent farmers and meat producers. Calling the … Read more

Apple, Facebook & Amazon say Trump’s visa ban will harm skilled workers

Trump lambastes Biden over Afghanistan crisis, demands resignation

Tech giant Apple, Facebook and Amazon say President Donald Trump’s move blocking visas for skilled workers will hurt the country as they joined a host of tech companies and organizations filing a lawsuit against the ban. The brief was filed in federal court Monday in support of a suit by the US Chamber of Commerce … Read more