The Latest Breaking News from MO

'Perhaps You Should Have Looked More Carefully': Jack Smith Perjury Claim Falters Over Hawks-Hawkeyes Mix-Up

A Senate hearing over Jack Smith's investigations of Donald Trump took an unusual turn when a Republican senator's perjury accusation centred on confusion between the Atlanta Hawks and Iowa Hawkeyes.

International Business Times UK · 1h ago

Congress continues back-seat role as AI execs feted at White House

Following a meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump and technology moguls, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Tuesday pushed back on calls to impose regulations on artificial intelligence, even as news of worrisome AI models hacking into government databases become increasingly common and the public grows more skeptical…

Roll Call · 14h ago

Jack Smith pressed on DOJ probes — and basketball

Former special counsel Jack Smith, who supervised two prosecutions of President Donald Trump over his attempt to overturn the 2020 election and retention of classified documents, defended his work before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. The hearing, which became heated at times and included an extended tangent about basketball,…

Roll Call · 19h ago

Senate rejects resolution to halt Trump's war with Iran as gas prices upend midterms

The Senate recently voted against a resolution aimed at ending US President Trump's military actions in Iran. This vote, which resulted in a 49-50 tally, reflects growing unrest among Republican senators. Rising gas prices and voter dissatisfaction are influencing political dynamics ahead of the midterm elections. Some lawmakers are attempting…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Corn Eases Lower as Export Business Disappoints

Corn futures rounded out the Thursday trade, with fractional to 2 ½ cent losses across the most contracts at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 1/4 cents at $4.83 3/4. The next 7 days are looking for a wet pattern across the central third...

Barchart · Sep 24

Corn Facing Modest Thursday Weakness

Corn futures are trading with losses of 2 to 3 ½ cents across the front months on Thursday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1 3/4 cents at $4.82 1/4. The next 7 days are looking for a wet pattern across the central third of the country,...

Barchart · Sep 24

Soybeans Slipping Back on Wednesday Morning

Soybean price action is down 6 to 7 cents early on Wednesday morning. Futures faded back on Tuesday, with front months steady to 3 cents lower and deferreds firm to 1 ¼ cents higher. Open interest was up 7,942 contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was...

Barchart · Sep 23

Corn Facing Extended Pullback on Wednesday Morning

Corn prices are down 4 to 5 1/2 cents so far on Wednesday. Futures posted losses of 4 ¼ to 6 ¼ cents across most contracts on Tuesday, closing within a couple pennies of the low. Open interest was up just 52 contracts on Tuesday, suggesting a rotation of ownership....

Barchart · Sep 23

Soybeans Correct Back Lower into Tuesday’s Close as Traders Look to Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans faded back on Tuesday, with front months steady to 3 cents lower and deferreds firm to 1 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 2 3/4 cents at $12.66 3/4. Soymeal futures were up $1.30 to $2.40, with Soy Oil down 30 to 95...

Barchart · Sep 22

Corn Falls Back on Tuesday

Corn futures posted losses of 4 ¼ to 6 ¼ cents across most contracts on Tuesday, closing within a couple pennies of the low. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 6 1/4 cents at $4.91 1/2. While some have been looking for China to buy US corn...

Barchart · Sep 22