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Farm bill rejected in partisan split over food stamp cost-sharing

The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected a five-year farm bill Thursday at a contentious markup plagued by Republican absences and a Democratic rebellion over plans for imposing food stamp costs on state governments. The 10-11 vote defeating the 983-page bill marked a rare break from the bipartisan support that typically accompanies…

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Clayton defends subpoenas of journalists in tense confirmation hearing

As Jay Clayton took his seat before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, the scene was starkly different from 28 days ago. Back in June, just hours before Clayton’s confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence was about to start, President Donald Trump abruptly ordered his nominee not to appear.…

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Senate committee approves public land reauthorization fund

Congress is hopeful that the popularity of U.S. national parks and other public lands can translate into bipartisan support for a deferred maintenance fund whose reauthorization expired last year. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday approved a bill to reauthorize a fund providing $1.9 billion annually over…

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Top GOP appropriators dominate earmarks in House bills

ANALYSIS — When it comes to congressional earmarks, the big dogs usually eat first. So it’s no surprise that House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., leads the pack on “community project funding” included in his panel’s fiscal 2027 spending bills, with $188.4 million. The No. 2 House Republican, Majority Leader…

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New York woman dug through a public mine for 21 days. Then she found something that made even the mine staff stop: ‘I thought it was dew’

A New York woman’s three-week quest to dig up her own engagement diamond in an Arkansas mine is going viral all over again in May 2026, and it’s easy to see why. Micherre Fox’s story, complete with blisters, stolen shovels, and a 2.3-carat sparkler she found herself, is spreading like…

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Historic Taking

The owners of the house that Marilyn Monroe died in claim in a lawsuit that the city took their property when it landmarked it.

Reason

Vote studies: 2025 sets new mark for partisanship on Capitol Hill

Results point to the changing dynamics of the Senate, where the parties have each become more partisan aligned over the years.

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Earmarks flood spending bills after a year's hiatus

Congressional earmarks returned with a vengeance in fiscal 2026, with familiar faces topping the rankings in each chamber.

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Grading Ryan Silverfield to Arkansas: Hire Raises Floor in Tough SEC

The Memphis coach led the Tigers past the Razorbacks this season, and now must take a step up in competition and expectations.

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China's 'Biggest Military Peacetime Buildups' Threaten America's Allies In East Asia, Warns Tom Cotton

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) warns that China's rapid "peacetime" military buildup is increasingly aimed at pushing the United States away from its Asian allies and even U.S. territory, pressing Republicans to answer what he calls a growing threat to American interests.

Benzinga

Shutdown, staffing cuts taking a toll at National Park Service - Roll Call

The government shutdown has advocates for national parks fearful for the future of America’s “crown jewels” as more layoffs are threatened.

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SMU’s Rhett Lashlee Addresses Speculation Regarding New Arkansas Coaching Opening

Lashlee is one of the early names linked to the open job at Arkansas.

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Forde-Yard Dash: Arkansas’s Shameless Bobby Petrino Rebound Likely to Have Same Result

After firing Sam Pittman, the Razorbacks doubled down on desperation with their interim coach, but there is another option.

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12 Candidates for Arkansas Football Coaching Search After Sam Pittman Firing

The Razorbacks could will turn to Bobby Petrino in the interim, but there are a handful of other long-term replacements, like Jon Gruden, who could make a splash at a difficult SEC job.

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SEC Football Schedule Winners and Losers: Auburn Draws Both Powerhouses

Tennessee and Florida get easier matchups, while Arkansas and LSU are stuck in an awkward position in the league’s new nine-game conference schedule.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq 100 Futures Tumble Amid Mixed Trade— UnitedHealth, 180 Life Sciences, Intel In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story

Kiplinger

Stocks Swing Lower as Eli Lilly, Fortinet Spiral: Stock Market Today

The main indexes finished well off their session highs after a disappointing batch of corporate earnings reports.

Benzinga

Trump Calls For 'Highly Conflicted' Intel CEO's Resignation: 'There Is No Other Solution'—Stock Falls Nearly 4% In Pre-Market

President Donald Trump called for the immediate resignation of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, citing a conflict of interest.

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Faces GOP Firestorm Over China Ties—Tom Cotton Demands Answers On $8 Billion CHIPS Act Grant, Cites Military Links

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is demanding Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) explain potential national security risks posed by CEO Lip-Bu Tan‘s extensive Chinese investments, raising concerns about the chipmaker’s $8 billion federal grant under the CHIPS Act.

Roll Call

House passes three crypto bills with varying Democratic support - Roll Call

House passage of the measures marks a breakthrough for the digital assets sector and sends one of the bills to President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Devil in the Ozarks: How a former cop turned convicted rapist and killer is terrorizing an Arkansas community and evading police

The infamous rapist and killer featured in the HBO Max documentary ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ has escaped prison by dressing up as law enforcement — the irony of him being a former police chief is not lost, writes Andrea Cavallier

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Sen. Tom Cotton Announces Plans For Re-Election In Arkansas

Senator Tom Cotton announces re-election bid in Arkansas, focusing on GOP majority, national security, and China concerns.

International Business Times

French Hill To Lead House Financial Services Committee – Is He Good For Crypto?

Rep. French Hill of Arkansas has been chosen by his colleagues to lead the House Financial Services Committee – Hill is widely recognized in the crypto space due to his anti-CBDC views.

Reason

Nic Carter: Did Bitcoin Win the Election?

Crypto podcaster, writer, and infrastructure investor Nic Carter discusses the role digital assets played in Trump's election, the persecution of Polymarket, and the "enormous spiritual chasm between the right and the left."

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Private donations pour in for cash-strapped national parks - Roll Call

The National Park Service is seeing the largest surge in private support in its 108-year history while facing a $23 billion backlog.

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