64 m. ago NEWSBRIEF: SNAP BENEFITS AND SHUTDOWN, TRUMP IN JAPAN, HURRICANE MELISSA

President Trump addresses troops in Japan, SNAP benefits will run out for millions of Americans Nov 1., Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica as Category 5 storm.

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64 m. ago Fight over government layoffs continues as shutdown drags on

A federal judge in San Francisco will consider whether to indefinitely halt the thousands of layoffs of federal employees announced by the Trump administration since Oct. 1.

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8 h. ago Government Shutdown Imperils SNAP and Other Antipoverty Programs

Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the federal government remains shut down.

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12 h. ago Sunny Hostin hopes Trump voters not being able to feed families on Thanksgiving will turn GOP against shutdown

Sunny Hostin predicts hungry children and families in red states during government shutdown will force Republicans back to negotiating table over SNAP benefits.

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13 h. ago Scott Bessent rejects NBC host’s narrative that Trump is to blame for ongoing shutdown

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blamed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for prolonging the government shutdown, saying Democrats need to vote to reopen the government.

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14 h. ago Nearly 42 million Americans could lose SNAP benefits due to shutdown

The Trump administration now says it won't use a contingency fund to pay SNAP benefits to about 1 in 8 Americans in November.

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14 h. ago Trump administration says emergency funds can't be used to keep SNAP benefits going

The Trump administration now says it won't use a contingency fund to pay SNAP benefits to about 1 in 8 Americans in November, a departure from earlier guidance announced before the shutdown.

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15 h. ago After courts hampered earlier efforts, Trump wants to cancel more funding during shutdown

After courts hampered earlier efforts, Trump wants to cancel more funding during shutdown  PBS

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18 h. ago Trump Calls On Democrats to End Shutdown on Day 26: 'We Just Want People to Get Paid'

President Donald Trump again called on Democrats to fund the government on Monday, Day 26 of the government shutdown. The post Trump Calls On Democrats to End Shutdown on Day 26: ‘We Just Want People to Get Paid’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Trump admin warns 42 million Americans could lose food stamps as shutdown drags on

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning that the Trump administration cannot add more funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program unilaterally.

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20 h. ago How the shutdown threatens to halt Trump’s aggressive nuclear security goals

How the shutdown threatens to halt Trump’s aggressive nuclear security goals  CNN

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22 h. ago Trump's agenda for Asia trip. And, government shutdown threatens food benefits

President Trump is expected to meet with China's President Xi Jinping and discuss a trade deal. And, the government shutdown could soon impact food benefits like SNAP as the holiday season approaches.

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38 h. ago Food Banks in U.S. Brace for Surging Demand as SNAP Aid Cutoff Looms

Growing need and decreased resources are squeezing the charitable food system beyond its capacity, leaders say.

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57 h. ago Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the Pentagon to pay troops during the government shutdown.

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66 h. ago Trump 'friend' donates $130m to help fund US military during shutdown

Trump 'friend' donates $130m to help fund US military during shutdown  BBC

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66 h. ago Myster Trump supporter gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown

Myster Trump supporter gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown  BBC

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66 h. ago Mystery Trump supporter gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown

Mystery Trump supporter gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown  BBC

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66 h. ago Trump: Anonymous Friend Donated $130 Million to Pay Troops During Democrat Government Shutdown

An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the U.S. Department of War to pay troops during the Democrats' government shutdown. The post Trump: Anonymous Friend Donated $130 Million to Pay Troops During Democrat Government Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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68 h. ago Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power

The government shutdown is quickly becoming a way for President Donald Trump to exercise new command over the government The post Shutdowns began as a way to enforce federal law. Now Trump is using it to take more power appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Schumer accuses Trump of 'skipping town' during shutdown as president heads to Asia for trade talks

Sen. Chuck Schumer blasts President Donald Trump for leaving the United States for Asia during the government shutdown, accusing the president of "skipping town."

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