Senator John Kennedy sat down for half an hour with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and says his early impressions are promising. Matt Doyle has the story.
The New Orleans Police Department have arrested two of their own following an investigation in to the officers’ involvement into battery on a man in Mid City that left the victim hospitalized with severe injuries. As a result of the arrest, termination proceedings have begun today. Both officers graduated from the NOPD Training Academy in December and are still in a probationary period. The investigation continues as to whether more serious charges are warranted.
The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced up to $12 billion in emergency relief for farmers hurt by the president’s trade war. Ag commissioner Mike Strain says the hand up is much needed in the ag industry, as the state sees more than $5.7 billlion in ag products exported to China.
Cut 7 (02) “…stabilize our farmers.”
Strain says the burden put on farmers by financial shortfalls can be overwhelming and says he has faith in the work of President Trump and USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue with this relief.
Cut 9 (06) “…and some stability.”
US Senator John Kennedy weighed in on the situation, saying he wonders what will be done for manufacturers for automobiles and petrochemicals, saying you have got to treat everyone the same.