Shamita Basu

And if you're thinking of opting for beef as an alternative, NPR notes those prices are up as well by about 15 percent compared to last year.

President Trump, meanwhile, last week said he would lower tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruits, as well as other things to try and combat high food prices.

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Good morning.

It's Monday, November 17th.

I'm Shamita Basu.

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On today's show, why the American pope is criticizing the American president.

Silicon Valley's pitch for genetically engineered babies.

And as we head into awards season, are judges actually watching the movies?

But first, to a weekend of unexpected reversals.

Late on Sunday evening, President Trump posted on social media that House Republicans should support a vote to release more files on Jeffrey Epstein.

He said, quote, because we have nothing to hide.

This is the first time he's shown a willingness to support the measure, one that he would ultimately have to sign.

It's an indication that in the House, at least, momentum was growing from within his own party to back it.

The issue has driven a wedge into the GOP, with Trump clashing with some members of his party, most notably Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.