What's the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown?

President Donald Trump wants Republicans in the Senate to kill a longstanding rule called the filibuster. The rule ...

What to know about November 2025 Social Security, SSI payments during government shutdown

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an early SSI payment on Oct. 31 — before the next checks arrive ...

A tale of two broke cities: How Austin and Houston take radically different approaches to taxes

Austin’s proposed 20% property tax increase contrasts sharply with Houston's austerity approach. Why are two blue cities taking such different approaches?
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