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Trump asks Supreme Court to halt full SNAP payments

The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court seeking to pause a lower court order that requires the government to fully fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits while legal challenges continue.

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38 days - Length of the record US government shutdown

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"We are the victors on affordability" — President Donald Trump

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Trump asks Supreme Court to halt full SNAP payouts

A federal court ordered the administration to restore full November SNAP payments while the Trump administration has filed emergency appeals and asked the Supreme Court to pause that ruling. States have been told USDA will comply even as litigation continues.

Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide as shutdown hits airports

The government shutdown prompted the FAA to order flight reductions, prompting airlines to cancel hundreds of routes nationwide and sparking travel chaos just ahead of the holiday season.

Video shows destructive path of UPS plane crash aftermath

Investigators disclosed new details from the Louisville UPS cargo plane crash, including cockpit warnings and dramatic drone footage of the wreckage as communities mourn victims.

Feds move to subpoena former CIA director and others in Russiagate probe

Federal prosecutors in Florida and Washington have issued subpoenas and are preparing further grand jury actions targeting former intelligence and national security officials tied to earlier Russia investigations.

Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa

President Trump announced the United States will not send officials to the G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers, a move that deepens diplomatic friction and fuels domestic debate over his foreign policy posture.

Trump orders DOJ probe into meatpackers over beef prices

The White House ordered the Justice Department to investigate meatpacking companies for alleged price fixing and collusion as concerns about beef prices rose, elevating the issue into a formal federal probe.

Trump pardons former baseball star Darryl Strawberry

President Trump issued a series of pardons for high-profile figures, including sports and law enforcement figures, drawing both praise and controversy as critics question motivations and timing.

Trump doubles down on ending the filibuster after GOP setbacks

The president and his allies renewed calls to eliminate or blunt the Senate filibuster after a bruising political week, insisting procedural change is needed to enact sweeping policy goals.

What led to FAA flight reductions and what travelers should know

Transport officials and lawmakers spar over FAA flight reductions and the political handling of travel disruptions, while the Transportation Secretary faces mounting criticism for travel decisions during the shutdown.

Judge rules Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard to Portland

Federal judges have blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard forces to Portland in response to immigration protests, issuing permanent injunctions and final orders curbing the deployment.

Flying subpoenas serve Brennan Page and Strzok in grand jury probe

Additional subpoenas and grand jury activity signal an expanding Justice Department probe into the origins and handling of the Trump‑Russia investigations, as multiple former officials are asked to testify.

OpenAI hit with lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide

OpenAI faces a new wave of litigation alleging that ChatGPT and related products contributed to suicides and severe mental harm, adding legal and regulatory pressure to the company amid wider AI scrutiny.

James Watson Nobel winner and DNA pioneer dies at 97

The scientific world marks the death of James Watson, the Nobel laureate who co‑discovered DNA's double helix. Coverage examines his scientific legacy while noting controversies that clouded his later years.

Mexican authorities say they thwarted alleged Iranian assassination plot

US and Mexican officials say they uncovered and disrupted an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, prompting joint statements and heightened diplomatic scrutiny.

At least 54 injured in explosions at Jakarta school mosque

Explosions at a high school mosque in Jakarta injured dozens during Friday prayers. Authorities quickly detained a teenage suspect as investigators sought to determine motive and possible terror links.

Sudan paramilitary agrees to US backed ceasefire amid crisis

After years of civil war, Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces agreed to a US backed ceasefire even as humanitarian conditions remain dire and international efforts continue to press for broader peace and aid access.

Israel says another set of hostage remains has been turned over in Gaza

Israel and aid groups reported another set of remains handed over from Gaza in the fragile ceasefire, while the UN warned humanitarian access remains insufficient and Palestinians still face severe shortages.

US Energy Secretary slams COP30 as a hoax

The COP30 climate summit in Belém drew sharp criticism from U S officials and an absence of American leadership highlighted tensions as delegates sparred over ambitions and accusations.

Cornell reaches $60 million deal to restore federal funding

Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration to restore federal research funding after paying tens of millions and agreeing to conditions tied to civil rights compliance.

Congress remains deadlocked as airlines cancel flights

Airlines continued cutting flights and travelers scrambled as the shutdown strained air traffic staffing. Officials warned reductions will grow if the impasse persists and House and Senate talks showed little progress.

Labor Dept opens 175 H 1B investigations into visa abuse

The administration launched a broad H 1B visa abuse investigation and multiple inquiries into employer misuse as part of a wider immigration and labor enforcement push.

Experts warn shutdown creates a cybersecurity time bomb for federal agencies

A hack of the Congressional Budget Office raised alarms about government cybersecurity as experts warned the prolonged shutdown heightens vulnerability across critical federal systems.

Turkey issues arrest warrants alleging genocide against Israeli officials

Turkey issued arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials including Prime Minister Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza, escalating regional tensions and diplomatic rows.

Tech stocks suffer worst week since April as markets reel

Markets and consumer sentiment fell as the shutdown pushed the economy into focus with tech stocks suffering heavy losses and households expressing mounting worry about affordability and holiday travel disruptions.