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Brooke Rollins says she'll shield farmers from impacts of Trump's tariffs in ag secretary nomination hearing
Neither of Texas’ two senators serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee. But both Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz introduced Rollins at Thursday’s hearing, calling her a “no-brainer.” Both have known Rollins for decades going back to her time in the Texas governor’s office and leading the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Senators press Trump's Ag pick Brooke Rollins on impact of potential trade war
Brooke Rollins, a longtime Texas political operative, took questions from senators as President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Agriculture.
Key Takeaways from Brooke Rollins’ Confirmation Hearing for Agriculture Secretary
During her confirmation hearing, she emphasized her dedication to agriculture and addressed her stance on ethanol, the Renewable Fuel Standard, tariff impact aid for farmers and Prop 12.
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The former White House aide, who served as Trump's domestic policy chief during his first administration, previously served as the general deputy counsel and policy advisor for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Brooke Rollins Is Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Agriculture — Let’s Meet Her Husband
Brooke Rollins met her husband when they were both freshmen at Texas A&M University in 1990. Evidently it was love at first sight. Who is he?
Trump's agriculture secretary pick led group opposed to ethanol, farm subsidies
Brooke Rollins led oil industry-backed Texas Public Policy Foundation, which argued that government support for ethanol contributed to higher emissions, rising food, fuel prices
Food stamps: Agriculture nominee says she ‘can’t commit’ to opposing cuts to SNAP
Rollins said that while she cannot make a commitment to opposing cuts, she can commit to “a lot of time, a lot of thought, a lot of conversation.” ...
Agriculture Secretary Nominee Backs Trump Mass Deportation Plan
Brooke Rollins, Donald Trump’s nominee for agriculture secretary, supports the president’s plan of “a mass deportation at a scale that matters,” a move that could hurt US farmers who are heavily ...
Trump’s Agriculture Pick to Face Questioning from Lawmakers
Brooke Rollins, the president’s nominee to lead the Agriculture Department, will appear before the Senate agriculture committee on Thursday.
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Brooke Rollins Responds to Bird Flu, Biofuels, and Ag Trade During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Bird flu, biofuels, and the ag trade deficit were among several topics discussed Thursday during Brooke Rollins’ Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. “I commit to you today ...
Trump’s Agriculture Pick Says She’ll Honor All Fuel Sources
President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee American farming was once head of a group that was among the loudest opponents of ...
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Rollins pledges aid for farmers in case of trade war, defends deportation plan
Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins assured senators Thursday the Trump administration would provide another round financial aid if farmers are hurt by a trade war sparked by increased ...
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Trump’s Agriculture Pick Set for Hot Seat Over Biofuels
President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee American farming was once head of a group that was among the loudest opponents of a favorite U.S. agriculture product: biofuels.