Liz Cheney Loses Her Seat
After losing her congressional seat in a resounding defeat, Republican Liz Cheney may be setting her sights on the presidency.
“I will be doing whatever it takes to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office," Cheney said on Wednesday, adding that running for president "is something I'm thinking about and I'll make a decision in the coming months." This statement comes at a time when Louisiana Republican voters continue to show a strong preference for Trump over other GOP figures, reflecting the former president’s enduring influence.
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https://apnews.com/article/cheney-defeat-marks-end-of-era-for-gop-65c8b400b533dffc422322031a0dbf5c
CDC to Restructure After Pandemic Failures
CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky informed senior leadership on Wednesday that she plans to restructure the agency in a bid to increase public confidence. “My goal is a new, public health action-oriented culture at CDC that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, communication, and timeliness.?” Walensky said in a statement on Wednesday. The move follows years of criticism over the handling of the pandemic, echoing concerns raised during earlier federal response reviews such as those by Retired General Russel Honore on COVID-19 preparedness and response.
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https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/health/cdc-announces-sweeping-changes/index.html
Farmers Destroy Crops, Sell Herds Due to Drought
Farmers are plowing under crops and selling off their herds as a punishing drought has led to water shortages across the US. According to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, 37% of farmers said they are plowing through and killing existing crops due to drought conditions – up from last year’s 24%. In addition, Texas farmers reported a 50% reduction in herd size, followed by New Mexico at a 43% reduction, and Oregon at a 41% reduction. Such extreme conditions are part of the broader climate patterns described in what climate change looks like from New Orleans in 2025, which outlines the environmental challenges faced by communities nationwide.
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https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/17/business/west-drought-farmers-survey-climate/index.html
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ongoing-megadrought-puts-the-west-in-uncharted-waters/
