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Judge Orders Trump To Pay Full SNAP Benefits by Friday

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments by Friday, rebuking the partial funding plan amid the record government shutdown and warning of widespread hardship.

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1 trillion - Potential value of Elon Musk's Tesla pay package

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"These are real people with real lives" — Nick Daniels, National Air Traffic Controllers Association president

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Judge Orders Trump To Pay Full SNAP Benefits by Friday

Federal courts have ordered the Trump administration to deliver full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments amid the record government shutdown. Multiple rulings and orders force an administration decision within days and heighten political stakes as millions await benefits.

FAA Orders Ten Percent Cut at 40 Major Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration will mandate reduced flight capacity at dozens of major U.S. airports as the shutdown strains the aviation system. Airlines are already trimming schedules and announcing cancellations ahead of the FAA order.

Air Traffic Controllers Warn of Holiday Travel Chaos

Air-traffic officials and the TSA warn travelers the holiday travel period will be disrupted by the shutdown. Union leaders emphasize staffing and morale problems that could worsen delays and cancellations into Thanksgiving.

UPS Identifies Three Crew Killed in Louisville Crash

A UPS cargo plane crashed after takeoff from Louisville, producing fiery footage and a growing death toll. Authorities have named crew members and continue searching wreckage as investigators seek the crash cause.

Tesla Shareholders Approve Potential One Trillion Dollar Pay

Tesla shareholders approved an unprecedented compensation plan that could award CEO Elon Musk as much as one trillion dollars over a decade if aggressive targets are met. The vote reshapes corporate pay debates and investor expectations.

Supreme Court Lets Trump Require Biological Sex on Passports

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to enforce a passport policy requiring sex designations based on biological sex. The emergency order affects transgender and nonbinary travelers while lower-court fights continue.

Trump Announces Deal to Slash Weight Loss Drug Prices

The White House struck deals with major drugmakers to lower prices and expand access to GLP-1 weight loss drugs, prompting an Oval Office announcement that was interrupted by a medical emergency. The pacts could materially reduce out of pocket costs.

CBO Investigating Cyberattack on Its Systems

The Congressional Budget Office disclosed a cyber security incident, prompting investigations and precautionary security steps. Lawmakers and staffors may face exposure risks as the breach affects a key congressional analytical shop.

OpenAI Backtracks After Public Misstatement

OpenAI faced public backlash after executive remarks and moved into damage control, while reports say the company has sought government loan guarantees to underwrite rapid expansion. The episode raises questions about A I industry funding and oversight.

Breaking Report Says FBI Scrutinizes Mayor Bowser Over Qatar Visit

Federal prosecutors have opened inquiries into Washington D C Mayor Muriel Bowser over a Qatar funded trip while the Justice Department reportedly prepares grand jury subpoenas in a separate probe of former CIA director John Brennan. Both matter to national corruption oversight.

Israel Launches Wave of Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon

Israel intensified strikes in southern Lebanon amid continued tensions with Hezbollah and repeated cross border incidents. The strikes mark an escalation in the Lebanon front and raise regional escalation risks.

Sudanese RSF Agrees to U S Humanitarian Ceasefire Proposal

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces agreed to a U S proposed humanitarian ceasefire while the army's response remained unclear, creating a fragile pause in fighting. The deal could ease civilian suffering if implemented but risks rapid collapse.

Ukraine in Positive Talks With U S on Missile Supply

Ukraine reports positive talks with the U S on missile supplies even as fierce fighting continues on the ground. Video shows special forces in desperate battles and debt talks with creditors remain fragile, complicating Kyiv's war effort.

U S Sends Attack Aircraft to El Salvador Amid Regional Buildup

U S military presence in the region has stepped up with heavy aircraft and bomber patrols near Venezuela and deployments to Central America, prompting Congressional debate over war powers. The moves are linked to regional security and counter narcotics efforts.

Judge Imposes Strict Limits on Immigration Agents' Use of Force

Federal judges in Chicago and elsewhere have sharply limited immigration agents' use of force and rebuked enforcement tactics. The rulings impose operational constraints and raise constitutional and civil rights questions amid ongoing raids.

ICE Arrest at Chicago Daycare Sparks Outrage

Arrests by immigration agents at a Chicago daycare and preschool have provoked local outrage and political fallout. Multiple reports describe forceful detentions while officials and advocates decry tactics used around children.

Nebraska Prison Converted to Federal Immigration Center by Thanksgiving

A minimum security prison in rural Nebraska has been repurposed to house federal immigration detainees ahead of Thanksgiving, reflecting expanded detention capacity under current immigration enforcement priorities. The move drew rapid operational and political attention.

Cramer Says Shutdown and AI Fears Weigh on Markets

Markets fell as investors digested shutdown uncertainty and AI sector valuation worries. Tech and AI related stocks led declines even as macro data and layoffs fuel volatility across broad indices.

Justices Skeptical of Trump's Tariff Powers at Oral Argument

The Supreme Court hearing on presidential tariff powers prompted skeptical questioning from justices and analysts, raising the odds of limits on broad emergency tariff authority. The oral arguments set the stage for a high stakes ruling on executive power.

Nancy Pelosi Will Retire From Congress Next Year

Nancy Pelosi confirmed she will not run for reelection, ending a multi decade career in Congress. Her retirement reshapes House politics and sets off a scramble for leadership and high profile House seats.

Mayor Elect Mamdani Names Lina Khan to Lead Transition

New York's mayor elect Zohran Mamdani is assembling a transition team and provoking immediate political reaction. Business and federal lawmakers are already responding to his appointments and policy signals.

Voters Deliver Blow to Trump Administration in Off Year Elections

Off year and local elections produced notable Democratic gains that political strategists say reflect voter focus on affordability. The results have prompted both parties to reassess strategy ahead of the midterms.

Judge Dismisses Criminal Conspiracy Charge Against Boeing

A federal judge granted the government's motion to dismiss a high profile criminal conspiracy charge against Boeing related to two deadly Max crashes. The decision closes a criminal front while civil and regulatory scrutiny continues.

China Uses Huawei Chip Clusters and Cheap Power to Boost AI

China's capabilities and resource control are shaping the global tech and defense landscape, from AI chip clusters to rare earth dominance. Western nations debate supply deals and policies as China expands its strategic leverage.