Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — November 18
Nov 18, 2025
Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Agriculture Secretary, dives into the anticipated drop in grocery prices, promising relief within weeks. She discusses the administration's strategies to stabilize supply chains, including efforts to increase soybean purchases from China. Rollins also addresses the challenges of high beef prices linked to drought and processing issues while supporting investigations into market concentration among meatpackers. Excitingly, she forecasts a decrease in prices for everyday items like coffee and bananas.
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Department Deliberations Could Be Revealing
- Internal Justice Department deliberations are likely the most revealing documents if released.
- Those deliberations could show why DOJ concluded no uncharged third party merited investigation.
30-Day Deadline Faces Investigation Asterisk
- The bill requires DOJ to produce files within 30 days in searchable format but allows delays for ongoing investigations.
- The ongoing AG-ordered probe could meaningfully slow or redacts release.
Survivors Call Vote A New Beginning
- Survivors described today's vote as a new beginning after years of advocacy.
- Liz Stein said the vote feels like a starting point and that survivors are prepared for a long road ahead.