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For corn farmers across Kentucky, April means it’s time to till fields and plant acre after acre of the row crop. This year, though, the growing season has come with an undercurrent of stress, with small agricultural producers across the U.S. under financial strain stemming from the country’s war with Iran.
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GOP lawmakers clashed with the Kentucky Supreme Court in the final days of the legislative session over how far their impeachment powers stretch and whether the judiciary has any say in the matter. -
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The final stop on Turning Point USA's college campus tour at the University of Idaho seemed more like the organization's previous events, with audience member debates and an energetic, young crowd. -
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