Trump’s tariffs fuel farm crisis, boost China: US Democrats

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:26 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) US Senate Democrats accused President Donald Trump of deepening a farm and food affordability crisis, arguing that his tariff policies have handed China leverage in global agriculture while driving up grocery prices at home.

Pentagon scraps 93 Senior Service College fellowships at elite universities

IANS | February 28, 2026 9:05 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) In a move aimed at sending a direct political and financial signal to elite academic institutions, the US Department of War announced to cancel as many as 93 Senior Service College fellowships at 22 institutions, including Harvard University and other Ivy League schools, saying the move is needed to realign military education with “American values” and the “warrior ethos”.

US Senate slams FDA delays on rare disease drugs

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:53 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) A bipartisan US Senate panel took aim at the Food and Drug Administration over delays and shifting standards that witnesses said are blocking rare disease treatments, warning that “time is the most precious commodity” for families and that “rare disease patients cannot wait.”

From Arctic to border, US senators test Pentagon nominees

IANS | February 28, 2026 8:42 AM

Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) From Russian and Chinese military activity near Alaska to drone incursions at the US–Mexico border, American senators pressed two Pentagon nominees on how they would defend the homeland while preserving civil liberties during a closely watched confirmation hearing.