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SNAP May Run Out of Funds by Nov. 1, Governor Warns
Multiple states, including California, Texas, and Virginia, have issued SNAP warnings.
SNAP Recipients May Be Unable to Use Saved Food Stamps If Government Doesn’t Reopen
Recipients should be prepared to go to food banks or food pantries, state officials said.
Trump Admin Reopens Alaska Wildlife Refuge for Oil, Gas Leasing
The Interior Department said it will restore oil and gas leases previously canceled for the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority.
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Alaska Airlines Restores Operations After IT Outage Grounded All Flights
The carrier said systems were back online after a major nationwide IT failure canceled hundreds of flights.
Latest Harvard Enrollment Data Show Drop in Black Students, Uptick in Asians
Actions by the executive and judicial branches of federal government combating illegal DEI practices appear to be making an impact.
Trump Halts Plans to Surge Federal Agents Into San Francisco
The president said he wants to give the mayor and local law enforcement a chance to keep bringing down crime, which has seen steep declines in recent years.
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Russia Denounces US Sanctions on Oil Giants, Warns of Rising Global Prices
The sanctions were a direct response to Moscow’s perceived unwillingness to pause the fighting in Ukraine.
Trump to Meet With Chinese Leader Xi Jinping in 1 Week
The president’s meeting with Xi will be the last event on his schedule before he returns to Washington from his trip to Asia.
Trump, Officials Tout Efforts to Combat Drug Cartels, Human Trafficking
The Oct. 23 roundtable included Homeland Security adviser Stephen Miller, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and others.
US Homeownership Tenure Hits Highest Level in 25 Years
Homeowners who sold off their properties in the third quarter made a 49.9 percent profit on a typical single-family home or condo.
Vaccine for Birth Defects Didn’t Work Well, Won’t Be Continued: Moderna
The vaccine targeted a virus linked to birth defects.
US April-September Budget Deficit Lowest Since 2019: Treasury
Meanwhile, the national debt reaches $38 trillion milestone—two months after crossing $37 trillion.
California State Sen. Wiener Launches Bid to Unseat Pelosi
State Sen. Scott Wiener announced his plans for San Francisco’s congressional seat.
North Carolina Passes Redistricting Bill Aimed at Shifting House Seat to GOP
The bill immediately became law and cannot be vetoed by the state’s Democratic governor. It was the latest mid-decade partisan redistricting action by states.
US Homeowners Rush to Refinance as Interest Rates Continue Falling: MBA
Housing affordability is gradually improving as home price growth also slows.
No Shutdown Meeting Until Stopgap Funding Approved, Trump Tells Democrats
Democrats are demanding Republicans renew Affordable Care Act subsidies in exchange for approving the House Appropriations bill.
Arizona Sues Speaker Johnson for Blocking Rep. Grijalva’s Swearing-In Amid Shutdown
Johnson said Grijalva’s election occurred after the House adjourned, and he is committed to swearing her in on the first day of the next legislative session.
Trump Says He’s Urged Restraint From Countries Offering to ‘Straighten Out Hamas’
The U.S. president described hardening international opposition toward Hamas amid challenges to an ongoing Gaza cease-fire.
