A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll finds two-thirds of Americans believe the country is “pretty seriously off on the wrong track,” while about one-third think it is moving in the right direction. About six in ten blame President Trump for inflation, and similar numbers disapprove of his handling of the economy, tariffs, and the federal government. (Story URL)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that about 42 million Americans could start receiving SNAP benefits by midweek. The program’s funding expired Nov. 1 as the government shutdown entered its sixth week. Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must use emergency funds to continue the program during the budget standoff. (Story URL)

