The federal government

• Bessent, Trump urge ending the Senate filibuster; as 2026 budget looms - President Donald Trump and Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent urged an end to the Senate filibuster rule ahead of an anticipated budget battle in January.
• An end to SNAP? Why it may happen in a couple of years in some states - Millions of Americans may see a cut in SNAP benefits or lose them all together if states can't lower their error rates or pay for their mistakes.