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JUDGES ORDER SNAP FUNDING: Courts Force Emergency Food Aid

Federal judges issued multiple rulings forcing the Trump administration and USDA to use contingency and emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing as the government shutdown threatened to cut aid for roughly 42 million Americans this weekend

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42 million - Number of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits at risk amid the shutdown

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"We have failed you" — Brooke Rollins

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Judges Order SNAP Funding: Court Forces Emergency Aid

Federal courts have intervened to force continued funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as benefits face imminent suspension amid the government shutdown. Multiple judges ordered emergency or contingency funds to be used to cover benefits.

Court Hits Trump Again - Use Emergency Money for SNAP

Additional rulings and court deadlines intensified pressure on the administration to outline plans for SNAP funding. Judges set near-term deadlines while legal battles continue over the administration's attempt to suspend benefits.

Trump Urges GOP - Scrap Filibuster to End Shutdown

President Trump urged Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to force a shutdown solution, prompting immediate resistance from GOP leaders. The clash highlights a deep divide within the party over procedural escalation.

Four Airlines Urge Congress to Fund Government to Prevent Flight Disruptions

Airlines and industry groups warned that the shutdown is disrupting operations and could cause major travel chaos over the holidays. Carriers and unions cited air traffic controller pay and staffing strains as immediate risks.

FBI Foils Halloween Terror Plot in Dearborn - Multiple Arrested

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Report: US Readies Strikes on Venezuelan Military Targets

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Trump Teases Nuclear Testing Plan: 'You'll Find Out Very Soon'

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China Launches Shenzhou 21 Crew to Tiangong Space Station

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Hurricane Melissa Kills 19 in Jamaica as Recovery Begins

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Opposition: At Least 700 Dead in Tanzania Post-Election Protests

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Arrests Made After El Fasher Killings - Alleged 'Executioners' Held

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Funeral Home Recovers 300+ Piles of Human Remains Near Las Vegas

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FBI Executes Search Warrants in Melodee Buzzard Disappearance

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Orbán to Press Trump for Hungary Exemption from Russia Oil Sanctions

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King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of Titles and Residence

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JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Altitude Drop

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Amazon Shares Soar on Strong Cloud Growth

Major tech names stunned markets with strong cloud and AI-driven results as investors pushed valuations higher. Amazon rallied on AWS growth while Nvidia and other firms announced massive AI spending plans.

Disney Pulls ABC and ESPN from YouTube TV After Talks Break Down

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SpaceX in Line for $2B Defense Contract Under Trump

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Experts Warn on Russia's Nuclear Powered Missile Tests

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Lawsuit Alleges 'Inhumane' Conditions at Chicago-Area ICE Facility

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