Austin Alonzo
Reporter
Austin Alonzo covers U.S. political and national news for The Epoch Times. He has covered local, business and agricultural news in Kansas City, Missouri, since 2012. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri. You can reach Austin via email at [email protected]
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Here’s How Countries Are Responding to US Tariffs
America’s largest trading partners are looking for a reprieve from newly announced tariffs on goods imported to the United States.
Newsmax Stock Soars After Hot Initial Public Offering
Shares of Newsmax Inc. sold for more than $180 a share on April 1 after opening at $10 a share on March 31.
Bird Flu Has Faded but It Is Far From Gone: Expert Panel
Quickly falling egg prices are a positive sign in the United States but not proof that the highly pathogenic avian influenza crisis is over.
Why Eggs Are Cheaper in Mexico and Canada
Highly pathogenic bird flu is present in Canada, and continues to crop up in Mexico, but both countries have different approaches.
Nvidia Chief Says Company Plans to Spend Hundreds of Billions on Manufacturing in US
The White House celebrated the comments and highlighted recent spending promises made by leading domestic and international tech companies.
Why the Egg Industry Is Pushing for a Bird Flu Vaccine
The Department of Agriculture is putting $100 million toward researching a vaccine that could help stop the massive cullings caused by avian influenza.
EPA to Roll Back Raft of Climate Regulations, Including EV Rule
Administrator Lee Zeldin says EPA will reconsider 31 regulations in what he calls the most consequential day of deregulation in American history.
Why the US Continues to Kill Millions of Hens, 4 Years Into Bird Flu Outbreak
The USDA’s effort to stamp out the virus has led to the loss of at least 166 million birds since the latest outbreak began in February 2022.
Why Aren’t Chicken Meat Prices Rising Like Egg Prices?
Even though the products come from the same animal, the U.S. chicken meat industry is much better equipped to handle the bird flu challenge.
Rollins Pitches Five-Point Plan to Address High Egg Prices
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the U.S. will boost funding for biosecurity measures and farmer relief and move toward temporary deregulation.
