6 h. ago Top labor groups break with federal union's demand to end shutdown

The largest federal workers' union backed a Republican government funding bill.

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14 h. ago As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.

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19 h. ago San Francisco, SFSU respond to federal government’s refusal to provide food aid amid shutdown, despite reserve

San Francisco, SFSU respond to federal government’s refusal to provide food aid amid shutdown, despite reserve  Golden Gate Xpress

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20 h. ago Uncertainty Persists for Americans Waiting for Food Benefits After SNAP Ruling

Judges on Friday ordered the federal government to continue providing food assistance during the shutdown. But benefits will still most likely be interrupted.

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24 h. ago Anchorage offers support for residents affected by federal government shutdown

Anchorage offers support for residents affected by federal government shutdown  Your Alaska Link

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40 h. ago Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown

President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government.

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44 h. ago Mamdani: We Need Less Cooperation with Feds on Immigration So NYPD Can Focus More on Crime

During an interview aired on Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” New York City mayoral candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) said that he wouldn’t allow the NYPD to cooperate with the federal government on civil immigration enforcement and that city law allows The post Mamdani: We Need Less Cooperation with Feds on Immigration So NYPD Can Focus More on Crime appeared first on Breitbart.

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54 h. ago Who's the man behind President Trump's dismantling of the federal government?

In a New Yorker article co-published with ProPublica, reporter Andy Kroll describes Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, as a "shadow president" with oversized influence.

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55 h. ago Trump Administration Tells Court It Has Money It Can’t Spend to Prevent Food Stamp Cuts

States have sued the federal government to force the release of aid during the shutdown, with a key hearing set for Thursday.

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55 h. ago Critics question if White House 'cut corners' on asbestos safety in East Wing demo

Critics are questioning if the demolition of the White House East Wing adhered to federal health and safety standards, including those governing the handling of asbestos.

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60 h. ago Federal Workers Are Barely Making It Through the Government Shutdown

The US government shut down 30 days ago. WIRED spoke with more than a dozen federal workers who have struggled to pay bills, worked side gigs, and relied on free food programs to get by.

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61 h. ago Head Start programs with 65,000 children at risk of closing amid government shutdown

Tens of thousands of children and families could be affected by dozens of Head Start programs potentially closing if the federal government shutdown extends past Nov. 1.

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69 h. ago Federal government challenges Washington, Oregon foster care policies protecting LGBTQ+ youth

Federal government challenges Washington, Oregon foster care policies protecting LGBTQ+ youth  KGW

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3 d. ago Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The post Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Food banks and state governments work to bridge aid gaps as SNAP cutoff looms

Tens of millions of people are at risk of losing federal food and nutrition benefits due to the government shutdown. Food bank administrators say they are working overtime to meet demand.

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3 d. ago Mayor Lurie, Board of Supervisors, Crankstart Partner to Support San Francisco Families as Federal Government Shutdown Threatens to Interrupt SNAP Benefits

Mayor Lurie, Board of Supervisors, Crankstart Partner to Support San Francisco Families as Federal Government Shutdown Threatens to Interrupt SNAP Benefits  SF.gov

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3 d. ago 'The helpers need help'. Food banks brace for impact as SNAP cliff looms.

Food banks have already been contending with higher food prices and increased need. Administrators say demand will skyrocket if federal nutrition benefits stop in a few days because of the government shutdown.

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3 d. ago Missing government data unlikely to sway Federal Reserve from rate

Missing government data unlikely to sway Federal Reserve from rate-cut path  PBS

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3 d. ago Union president talks about judge's ruling halting shutdown layoffs

Everett Kelley, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, talks about a judge's ruling stopping the Trump administration from firing federal worker during the shutdown.

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3 d. ago Newsom invokes Scripture in attack on GOP over shutdown affecting food assistance: ‘Cruelty is the policy’

Newsom cites biblical teachings to slam federal leaders, Trump admin over government shutdown's impact on food assistance, as California sues USDA over suspended SNAP benefits.

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