SUMMARY: As the Friday deadline to avoid a government shutdown approaches, Mississippi farmers are urging lawmakers to pass a stopgap measure. President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan plan that included $21 billion in disaster relief and $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers, along with an extension of the F.A.R.M. Act. Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President Mike McCormick emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting the challenges farmers face due to high production costs and low commodity prices. While supporting farm relief, Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson called for an end to “frivolous spending” in the bill, urging Congress to prioritize farm aid.

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SUMMARY: The House Ethics Committee has decided to potentially release its long-awaited report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use during his tenure. This marks a shift from their earlier decision to keep the findings secret after a nearly four-year investigation. Gaetz, who has denied any wrongdoing, criticized the committee’s move, arguing he cannot respond as a former member. Most Republicans oppose the report’s release, believing the investigation should end with Gaetz’s resignation, despite precedent for releasing such reports post-resignation. Gaetz’s legal troubles appeared to conclude last year without federal charges.

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SUMMARY: Newly appointed head coach Charles Huff is assembling his staff at Southern Miss, welcoming former assistant Blake Anderson as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Anderson previously enjoyed success at Southern Miss from 2008-2011 before leading Arkansas State and Utah State, where he achieved a remarkable turnaround in 2021, winning 11 games and a conference title after a 1-win season. However, his career faced controversy after being terminated from Utah State in 2023 for allegedly violating Title IX procedures, leading to a $15 million lawsuit for wrongful termination. Huff’s staff also includes Dominque Bowman as defensive backs coach and Aaron Dobson as wide receivers coach, with more announcements pending.

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