How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients Propel makes a free app for people on food stamps. Now it's giving some of them $50 each, as some private companies, nonprofits, and individuals scramble to help. Maria Aspan
President Trump's plans to import beef leave American ranchers concerned President Trump wants to expand grazing and reduce regulations to grow the American cattle herd. But his plan to import Argentinian beef to lower prices is causing a backlash across the heartland. Kirk Siegler
The shutdown leaves one in eight Americans unsure how they'll buy food A halt in SNAP payments has millions worried about their next meal, raising new questions about how a program born in the Great Depression still defines America's fight against hunger. Sacha Pfeiffer
Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government. The Associated Press
Trump rates meeting with China's Xi 12 out of 10, lowers tariffs President Trump said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping "agreed to almost everything" in their nearly two-hour meeting in South Korea, which Trump said was "friendly." Deepa Shivaram
The Fed cuts interest rates to bolster job market The Federal Reserve is making it a little bit cheaper to borrow money. The central bank hopes to prop up the job market. But it's making no promises that rates will fall further in December. Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about U.S. job market The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate today for the second time in six weeks. The central bank is trying to shore up the sagging job market. Scott Horsley
Trump says he's confident of a deal ahead of Xi meeting President Trump has confidently predicted striking a deal with China's leader, who he's set to meet Thursday. Anthony Kuhn
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates as job market shows signs of weakness The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation. Scott Horsley
America's immigration crackdown is disrupting the global remittance market America's immigration crackdown might have serious financial consequences for a range of countries. Greg Rosalsky