YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | |
Quick look at Thursday's news: |
More bipartisan talks seem to be happening |
Rank-and-file Republicans and Democrats seem to increasingly acknowledge that at some point soon something has to disrupt the ongoing government shutdown, especially as federal food assistance will lapse on Nov. 1. |
The effect: Lawmakers have started proposing more standalone bills that, while not capable of fully reopening the government, would address the crisis' biggest pain points, from food benefits to military pay. |
| • | Everyone has beef. Democrats and Republicans can't agree on spending measures that would pay federal workers and save safety-net programs from running out of money — while GOP lawmakers are beefing over beef imports. | | • | Something's got to give. By Wednesday afternoon, more bipartisan talks appeared to be in motion, said Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. | | • | Hunger plus anger. Saturday would be the first time in 60 years the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – commonly known as food stamps – will lapse. | |
Trump says he'll cut tariffs on China |
President Donald Trump said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping paved the way for a finalized trade deal to be signed "pretty soon" that he said would result in an immediate reduction in tariffs. The agreement in principle was reached after Trump met with Xi Thursday at a South Korean summit, where they were expected to resolve differences on soybeans, critical minerals, and fentanyl, as well as discuss Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump and Xi emerged from their meeting with a smile. | President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as they leave after their talks on Thursday. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS, AFP via Getty Images |
Fed reduces interest rate by a quarter point |
The Federal Reserve on Oct. 29 announced a quarter percentage point rate cut, marking its second consecutive rate reduction. The move brings the Fed's benchmark interest rate down to a range of 3.75% to 4%. Some economists think another cut could come at the Fed's December meeting, though Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said a third consecutive reduction is not guaranteed. But the ongoing government shutdown has also delayed the September jobs report, a key piece of data that typically helps inform Fed decisions. |
She kept her grandkids out of foster care. Then the foreclosure came. |
'After tying myself into a pretzel and losing everything I've worked for, the kids will still go into foster care. The department could have prevented all this.' |
~ Rochelle, a Texas grandmother spoke to USA TODAY days before her San Antonio home was listed for public auction. She is among millions of Americans who are caring for young relatives, including some in state custody. Child welfare leaders declare victory when "kinship families" step up: Fewer children go into costly foster care and more kids stay with people they love. In truth, relatives say, child welfare agencies hand them the bill – and blame them when they can't afford it. | Rochelle reads a book with her grandson, Jayden, in her home in San Antonio, Texas, on Aug. 24, 2025. Lorianne Willett, For USA TODAY |
Blue Jays on the brink of World Series title |
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Game 5 of this World Series with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday before an increasingly muted Dodger Stadium. The Blue Jays will fly home with the most unlikely prize in their possession: A 3-2 World Series lead and two chances to finish off the defending champion Dodgers inside Rogers Centre. Here's how the Blue Jays managed to tilt the Series Toronto's way. | Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) celebrates after a double play during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kiyoshi Mio, Imagn Images |
Photo of the day: Cool people |
Some of the internet's favorite creators gathered in Los Angeles (obviously) for the premiere of HBO's "I Love LA," a new show created by and starring Rachel Sennott, premiering on HBO on Nov. 2. Literally every cool online person was there. | (L-R) Leighton Meester, True Whitaker, Jordan Firstman, Rachel Sennott, Odessa A'zion, Josh Hutcherson, and Quenlin Blackwell attend the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere of HBO Original Comedy Series "I Love LA" at Paramount Theatre. Phillip Faraone, Getty Images for HBO |
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