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North Carolina farmer Matt Bell, 52, faces severe financial strain as diesel prices soar to nearly double last year’s rates, impacting his operation. Amid rising costs for fuel, fertiliser, and supplies attributed to tariffs and global conflicts, he warns many farmers may abandon their businesses post-harvest.

President Trump has instructed the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that relaxes regulations on short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers. This decision permits broader possession and sale of these firearms, potentially complicating federal firearms prosecutions and challenging the Justice Department’s traditional duty to uphold existing laws.

Much of Monday’s headlines – in print and online – is dominated by the latest happenings in the Trump administration. As it has been since he took office, there are multiple stories about the US president, his team and what they are doing every day. 

One of the Trump-focused stories today looks at the president issuing a threat of more tariffs if Moscow does not agree to a peace deal in a month.

Political Weaponization of Transgender Issues: Donald Trump has utilised debates surrounding transgender rights, particularly in the areas of sports and bathroom access, as a critical element to rally conservative voters.

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