Tennessee farmers pivot to other crops as looming federal ban on hemp approaches

WPLN | By Marianna Bacallao

Published July 22, 2026 at 3:46 AM CDT

In some states, farmers must adjust to changes in the Farm Bill that closed a loophole they used to grow hemp for use in THC products.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends Iran war funding request at fiery hearing

Claudia Grisales, Michel Martin

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a barrage of questions about the war with Iran from lawmakers on Tuesday, as the administration seeks more money for the escalating conflict.
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Senate testimony

Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington about the administration's Iran war objectives following the testimony of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018

Tamara Keith

Heading to Georgia on Wednesday, President Trump is campaigning more often this year than he did in the same period for 2018 and has already rallied for a dozen candidates in toss-up races.
Morning news brief

Michel Martin, Leila Fadel

Trump will attend the dignified transfer of U.S. service members, Pete Hegseth defends Iran war funding request, Trump-backed candidates won nominations for governor and a key House race in Arizona.
CDC director nominee Erica Schwartz says she hopes to shift the agency's tone

Pien Huang

Public health officials acknowledge they need to shed paternalistic messaging if they want to reach more people. The nominee to run the CDC says she will strike a new tone.