Senate Dems tease hardball defense spending strategy Key Democrats signal they are prepared to block a procedural motion to advance the defense funding bill on Thursday Axios · Oct 16, 2025
Senate returns as shutdown continues with no endgame in sight - Roll Call The Senate returns Monday with no signs of progress toward ending the partial government shutdown that began last Wednesday. Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025
Shutdown to extend into next week as Trump readies budget knife - Roll Call The shutdown rolled on Thursday with both sides dug in and Trump using the lapse as an excuse to cut “dead wood” in the executive branch. Roll Call · Oct 2, 2025
Corn Starting October with Continued Weakness Corn prices are down 2 to 3 ¼ cents so far on Wednesday morning. Futures fell 6 to 7 cents across most contracts on the Tuesday session, as USDA found a couple (hundred million) more bushels than the trade had expected in the quarterly Grain Stocks report. Preliminary open interest... Barchart · Oct 1, 2025
Government Shutdown Begins: Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders Slam Trump — Elizabeth Warren Warns, 'Your Health Care Premiums Could More Than Double' The government shutdown that began Wednesday prompted sharp criticism from prominent Democrats, who accused Republicans and President Donald Trump of turning the impasse into a looming health care crisis. Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025
Corn Falls Lower on Monday, as Stocks Come in Well Above Estimates Corn futures fell 6 to 7 cents across most contracts on the Tuesday session, as USDA found a couple (hundred million) more bushels than the trade had expected in the quarterly Grain Stocks report. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 cents at $3.72 ¼. This morning’s... Barchart · Sep 30, 2025
Scoop: Schumer rallies Democrats as shutdown deadline looms The meeting of Senate Democrats on Tuesday was described by multiple sources as a motivational one, with lawmakers encouraging each other to hold their ground against the administration. Axios · Sep 30, 2025
Corn Pulling Back as USDA Finds More Corn Corn futures are falling 6 to 7 cents across most contracts so far on Tuesday, as USDA found a few more bushels than the trade had expected in today’s Grain Stocks report. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 6 ¾ cents. This morning’s Grain Stocks report showed... Barchart · Sep 30, 2025
Airlines Warn Government Shutdown Would Disrupt Flight Operations: 'Congress Must Work Quickly…' Airlines For America, a consortium of U.S. flight carriers like Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV), United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) and American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL), has warned that a partial shutdown of the Federal government will likely disrupt flight operations. Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025
No one wants to shoulder the government shutdown blame Trump is set to sit down with the top congressional leaders Monday to see if a deal can be made before Wednesday's deadline. Axios · Sep 28, 2025
Corn Starting Wednesday with Fractional Losses Corn price action is down with fractional losses to kick off Wednesday trade. Futures closed out the Tuesday trade session with contracts up 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 cents cross the board. Preliminary open interest was up 2,036 contracts on Tuesday, mostly in May and beyond, as December was down... Barchart · Sep 24, 2025
Chuck Schumer Unveils 'Real Plan' To Stop Government Shutdown: 'Democrats Want To Meet The American People's Needs' On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) unveiled a legislative plan aimed at funding the government and shielding millions of Americans from rising healthcare costs, warning that Republican inaction could trigger a government shutdown. Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025
Senate GOP moves forward on rules change for certain nominees - Roll Call Senate Republicans took a final procedural step Wednesday to speed up consideration of President Donald Trump’s lower-level nominees. Roll Call · Sep 17, 2025
Elizabeth Warren Asks How Trump's Plan To Cut 15 Million From Health Insurance Makes 'America Healthy Again' Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Tuesday she didn't get the chance last week to press Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on what she called the Trump administration's plan to cut “health insurance for 15 million people," arguing Republicans have no credible answer for how such… Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025
Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025 Chuck Schumer Says Trump Wants A Government Shutdown: 'He Doesn't Want To Do Anything About The Crisis He's Created' Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump "wants a shutdown" and is refusing to address rising health costs as Congress barrels toward a Sept. 30 funding deadline, sharpening a fight over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that could push premiums higher for millions.
Roll Call · Sep 16, 2025 Interim spending bill set to reach floor amid shaky vote count - Roll Call House Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a stopgap funding bill to tide federal agencies over through the week before Thanksgiving.
Barchart · Sep 10, 2025 Soybeans Slipping Again to Start Wednesday Trade Soybeans are trading with contracts fractionally to 2 cents lower. Futures closed out the Tuesday session with contracts 2 to 3 cents across the front months. Preliminary open interest was up 4,416 contracts. There were another 15 deliveries reported overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 2...
Barchart · Sep 9, 2025 Soybeans Ease Back Lower on Tuesday, as the Products Diverge Soybeans closed out the Tuesday session with contracts 2 to 3 cents across the front months. There were another 46 deliveries reported overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 2 ¼ cents at $9.53 1/4. Soymeal futures were $1.50 to $7.00 higher in the front months. Soy...
Barchart · Sep 9, 2025 Soybeans Holding Midday Weakness Soybeans are down 3 to 4 cents across most contracts on Tuesday. There were another 46 deliveries reported overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price down 3 1/2 cents at $9.52 1/4. Soymeal futures are $4.50 to $6.00 higher in the front months. Soy Oil futures are down 48...
Barchart · Sep 4, 2025 Corn Sneaking Lower on Thursday AM Trade Corn prices are fractionally to 1 ¾ cents in the red so far on Thursday morning. Futures closed with Wednesday losses of 4 to 5 1/4 cents across most contracts, as bulls struggled to follow through with the Tuesday gains. Preliminary open interest was up 2,233 contracts on Wednesday, as...
Roll Call · Sep 4, 2025 Some Republicans expect answers from RFK Jr. on agency turmoil - Roll Call HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, his first appearance before the panel.
Barchart · Sep 3, 2025 Corn Posts Wednesday Losses Corn futures closed with Wednesday losses of 4 to 5 1/4 cents across most contracts, as bulls struggled to follow through with the Tuesday gains. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 cents at $3.74 3/4. Weekly ethanol data will be released on Thursday due to the...
Barchart · Aug 28, 2025 Soybeans Steady to Start Thursday Trade Soybeans are showing firmer trade on Thursday morning, steady to fractionally higher. Futures posted losses of 1 to 2 ½ cents across most front months on Wednesday. Preliminary open interest was up 6,299 contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 3 ¾ cents at $9.73...
Barchart · Aug 27, 2025 Soybeans Slip Lower on Wednesday Soybeans posted losses of 1 to 2 ½ cents across most front months on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 3 ¾ cents at $9.73 1/2. Soymeal futures were $3.40 to $6.20 lower on Wednesday, with Soy Oil futures down 11 to 33 points. USDA’s Export...
Barchart · Aug 12, 2025 Soybeans Rally as USDA Slashes Acreage Soybeans closed out the Tuesday session with contracts up 21 to 22 ¼ cents across the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 20 1/4 cents at $9.72 3/4. Soymeal futures were $0.70 to $2.10/ton higher. Soy Oil futures were 1 to 15 points in the...