Trick or Tariffs: Scary Prices This Halloween
The scariest thing this Halloween could just be the price tag — turning a sugar high into sticker shock.
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Trick or Tariffs: Scary Prices This Halloween
The scariest thing this Halloween could just be the price tag — turning a sugar high into sticker shock.
Judges Rule Trump Administration Must Continue Funding SNAP in Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, two federal judges ruled the Trump administration needs to keep funding for food stamps, even during a government shutdown. One ruling adds that the administration should use contingency funds to keep the program going.
Trump Concludes Asia Trip, Calls for U.S. to Start Testing Nuclear Weapons on ‘Regular Basis’
It was a rare face-to-face meeting in South Korea on Thursday — President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years. Both sides called the meeting constructive.
Congressional Members Urge Administration to Continue SNAP Funding, States Stepping Up Without Federal Help
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In just two days, SNAP funding is set to lapse. Millions of Americans rely on this food benefit program. Members of congress are pointing the finger at each other for this food crisis. Now, some states are trying to step up in making sure SNAP continues without federal help.
Senate Democrats Excluded from Briefing on Boat Strikes in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Democratic Senator from Virginia is accusing the Trump administration of briefing only Republican lawmakers about the US military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean.
Some States to Continue WIC Program through Beginning of November, Need Additional Federal Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the government shutdown continues, critical food programs like WIC, is at risk of running out of funds. Some states say they will be able to keep their WIC services up and running for the first few days of November, but after that, it’s unclear how long WIC can continue without federal help.
Food Banks Step in to Feed Federal Workers and Families in Capital Region
From Washington to Pennsylvania, families are turning to food banks for help — that includes federal workers who are bracing for yet another missed paycheck.
U.S. Kills 14 on Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific Amid Escalating Campaign Against Cartels
The Trump administration is turning up the pressure on suspected drug smugglers at sea, launching a record number of strikes in a single day. On Monday, U.S. forces struck four alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific, killing 14 people on board and leaving just one survivor.
Funding for Federal Food Aid in Jeopardy as Shutdown Continues
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vice President JD Vance met with Senate Republicans Tuesday afternoon at the Capitol. Vance said it looks like they are working to pay service members for the upcoming pay period, but in regard to funds for food benefits, Vance said there are limitations for funding to help with critical food programs, like SNAP. Democrats say otherwise.
