WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster. That’s so the Republican majority can bypass Democrats in the Senate and reopen the federal government. But the GOP leaders swiftly rejected the idea, putting them at odds with the president. Trump targeted the 60-vote threshold for passing legislation in…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon carried the U.S. stock market to the finish of another winning week and month. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% and pulled closer to its all-time high set on Tuesday. It closed out its third straight winning week and sixth straight winning month, its longest monthly winning streak since 2021. The…… MORE
Instacart says it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off payments. The benefit will be available even if payments are made as scheduled on Nov. 1. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October using a SNAP/EBT…… MORE
YouTube TV viewers have lost access to Disney channels, including ABC and ESPN, after contract talks broke down. Other channels like the Disney Channel, FX, and Nat Geo have also disappeared. YouTube TV announced Thursday that Disney followed through on a threat to suspend its content during negotiations. YouTube claims Disney used the blackout threat…… MORE
WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday. Bessent said China will start by purchasing 12 million metric tons of soybeans from the U.S. between now and January. President Donald Trump…… MORE