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Judge Orders SNAP Payments: Court Tells USDA to Use Contingency Funds

A federal judge ordered the administration to use contingency funds to continue SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, forcing the White House to find legal methods to avoid leaving millions without food assistance and intensifying the shutdown fight.

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42 million - Americans relying on SNAP benefits at risk during shutdown

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"I do NOT want Americans to go hungry" — President Donald Trump

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Judge Orders SNAP Payments: Court Tells USDA to Use Contingency Funds

Federal courts and the White House clash over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding as the government shutdown stretches on. Judges ordered emergency funds be used while the administration seeks legal paths to keep benefits flowing amid chaos.

U S Airports Suffer Major Delays - Shutdown Strains Controllers

Airport operations are breaking down as the shutdown strains air traffic control staffing. The FAA warned of travel disruptions while collisions and ground stops at major hubs amplified chaos for holiday travelers.

U S Conducts Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats

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Israel Says Remains Returned by Hamas Are Not Hostages

Israel says remains handed over by Hamas do not match any of the missing hostages, deepening anguish and undermining hopes for a breakthrough. Civilians in Gaza warn that a fragile ceasefire may be failing amid renewed violence.

Ukraine Says It Struck Moscow Fuel Pipeline - Moscow Reels

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Paramilitary Forces Round Up and Shoot Hundreds Near al Fashir

Satellite imagery and survivor accounts point to mass atrocities in Darfur and wider western Sudan as paramilitary forces press gains. International alarm is rising as thousands are killed, missing, or displaced.

Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Tops 50 - Islands Devastated

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King Charles Strips Andrew of Royal Titles and Evicts Him

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APEC Ends With Trump and Xi Trade Truce

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ICE Eyes Bounty Hunters to Track Immigrants

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FBI Foils Alleged ISIS Inspired Attack Plot in Michigan

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Lawmakers Demand Answers on Who U S Killed in Boat Strikes

Capitol Hill demanded answers about U.S. small boat strikes after military operations killed dozens. Senators called for briefings while Defense officials insisted evidence supports the actions despite limited public detail.

Italian Police Seize €1.3bn Linked to Campari Owner

Italian authorities executed a sweeping seizure in an alleged tax evasion probe tied to Campari's ownership, freezing roughly €1.3bn in shares. The move is one of Europe’s largest corporate asset seizures this year.

China Allows Partial Resumption of Nexperia Chip Exports

A diplomatic and trade flashpoint over semiconductor exports to Europe and U.S. automakers reached a turning point as China signalled limited easing of restrictions on Nexperia shipments while global automakers scramble to secure chips.

Judge Blocks Trump's Proof of Citizenship Voter Rule

Federal judges repeatedly blocked unilateral Trump actions on voting rules, ruling that the administration cannot impose proof of citizenship requirements on federal voter forms. Courts continue to rein in executive moves on elections.

Trump Throws Gatsby Themed Ball While SNAP Benefits Lapse

White House renovations and donor secrecy fuel controversy as the president hosted a lavish themed party while millions faced potential food aid lapses. Critics hammered the optics as courts and states scrambled to protect benefits.

GOP Senators Push Back on Trump's Call to End Filibuster

Senate Republicans refused to immediately dismantle the filibuster despite the president's demands, deepening the shutdown impasse. Party leaders warned unilateral changes would have long term consequences.

What Could Zohran Mamdani Do as NYC Mayor

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Putin Showcases New Nuclear Weapons as Tensions Rise

Nuclear rhetoric and policy moves from Moscow and Washington raised alarm with Russia showcasing new weapons and the U.S. signalling a return to tests. Experts warned such steps risk reopening an arms competition.

Nvidia to Supply 260K H100 AI Chips to South Korea

Nvidia and space launches dominated tech headlines as AI infrastructure deals accelerate. Major chip shipments were pledged to South Korea while advanced GPUs headed to space and SpaceX hit a milestone Starlink launch.

Investigator Lifts Lid on Louvre Crown Jewels Heist

French investigators advanced a probe into the brazen Louvre jewel heist with suspects charged and details emerging on a dark‑web sale attempt. Authorities arrested multiple suspects connected to the museum theft.

Kenyan Navy Intercepts Vessel Carrying $63M in Meth

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Hundreds of Piles of Human Remains Found Outside Las Vegas

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Berkshire Operating Earnings Jump and Cash Hoard Hits New High

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