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Shutdown Crisis: White House to Partially Fund SNAP

The White House will use contingency funds to partially fund November SNAP benefits as the federal government shutdown creeps toward a record length. The move follows court orders and leaves states scrambling to distribute smaller payments to millions.

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5 trillion - Nvidia valuation tops $5 trillion

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"He’s just a vile creature" — Nancy Pelosi

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White House to partially fund SNAP - Benefits cut in half

The White House says it will restart food aid but only partially while Congress remains deadlocked. The government shutdown has pushed SNAP into a legal and logistical limbo with states and beneficiaries scrambling.

Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race - Election day test

New York's high‑profile mayoral contest is the national focal point on Election Day, with Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa battling for control of the city. Trump and other national figures have intervened, turning the race into a proxy for wider partisan fights.

Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump tariffs - Major test

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over President Trump’s sweeping tariffs in a case that could reshape presidential emergency trade powers. Small businesses and states are pressing legal challenges with high constitutional stakes.

Battle for Pokrovsk rages - Strategic test for Ukraine

Heavy fighting continues across Ukraine with street battles and artillery duels shaping the eastern front. Kyiv reports frontline resistance while long‑range drones and strikes extend the conflict inside Russia.

Ukraine special ops destroy elite Russian unit on Black Sea rig

Ukraine is combining conventional and unconventional tactics from kamikaze drone swarms to special operations strikes at sea. The new methods are inflicting high costs on Russian units and shifting battlefield dynamics.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at age 84, prompting widespread reflection on his role in post‑9/11 policy and the Iraq War. Multiple outlets report his passing and outline his controversial legacy.

White House threatens action in Nigeria - Military options outlined

Washington’s threats and commentary about Nigeria have escalated after reports of mass killings of Christians and a television segment that drew presidential ire. Officials debate whether to deploy military options as diplomacy intensifies.

UN chief warns Sudan war spiraling out of control

The conflict in Sudan has tipped into a humanitarian catastrophe with famine confirmed in Darfur and the UN warning the war is spiraling. Aid access is collapsing as millions face hunger and displacement.

Hurricane Melissa death toll rises - Widespread devastation

Hurricane Melissa slammed the Caribbean leaving a mounting death toll and widespread infrastructure damage. Emergency responses are ongoing as governments and communities tally loss and coordinate relief.

OpenAI signs 38 billion dollar AWS deal - Amazon wins big

A major cloud computing contract between OpenAI and Amazon sent shockwaves through markets and underscored how AI is reshaping corporate infrastructure. The deal is driving investor focus on cloud capacity and compute supply.

Wall Street chiefs warn of market pullback - Valuations at risk

Wall Street leaders and Treasury officials warned investors of rich valuations and elevated pullback risk. Signals from market chiefs and Treasury comments underscore rising concern about the durability of the rally.

Kim Jong Un open to meeting Trump - Seoul intel reports

North Korea signaled willingness to meet while tensions on the DMZ remain high after artillery demonstrations. Pyongyang’s openness and simultaneous shows of force complicate diplomacy in East Asia.

Freed Palestinian prisoners reunite with families in Gaza

Diplomatic efforts over Gaza continue alongside moves to stabilize the ceasefire including prisoner releases. Israel’s internal legal crisis intensified with the detention of a senior military lawyer accused of leaking footage.

DOJ asks judge to reject Comey dismissal bid - Prosecution moves forward

High‑profile legal fights and pardons remain central to national politics as the DOJ defends prosecutions and special counsel activity continues. The crypto pardon and Comey case are driving legal and political headlines.

FBI charges suspects in alleged Halloween terror plot

Federal investigators unveiled charges tied to alleged terror plots around Halloween with suspects accused of plotting attacks in Michigan and Detroit suburbs. The cases highlight domestic terrorism concerns and prompted arrests.

Airports hit by mass delays - Shutdown clogs travel

Air travel has been hit by major delays as the shutdown strains air traffic control staffing and operations. Officials warn the backlog could disrupt holiday travel if the impasse continues.

White House says Caribbean strikes not covered by War Powers

The White House is pushing a tougher approach to drug cartels including potential strikes and troop deployments while arguing strikes do not trigger War Powers constraints. The policy shift raises legal and diplomatic questions with Mexico.

Six dead in listeria outbreak linked to pre cooked pasta

A deadly listeria outbreak tied to pre cooked pasta has sickened dozens and killed multiple people prompting recalls and an FDA probe. Health authorities are tracking cases and warning retailers and consumers.

China blames Netherlands over Nexperia chip dispute

Beijing has accused the Netherlands over a high profile semiconductor spat and reiterated 'red lines' after the Trump Xi summit. The exchange heightens global anxiety about chip supply chains and geopolitical leverage.

Iran says 95 percent of crypto miners operate illegally

Iran faces scrutiny at home and abroad with claims of illegal crypto mining and renewed rhetoric about rebuilding nuclear facilities. Global markets also reacted as bitcoin slipped amid volatility.

New Jersey governor race results begin to emerge

Off year elections in New Jersey Virginia and California will be watched as early indicators of national political trends. Results in key gubernatorial and redistricting votes may shape the 2026 fight for Congress.

Whistleblower alleges BBC doctored Trumps Jan 6 speech

A whistleblower dossier and independent reports accuse the BBC of deceptively editing footage of President Trump for a Jan 6 documentary. The controversy has sparked transatlantic criticism and probe calls.

Chinas footprint in Africa widens - Strategic concerns grow

Analysts warn China’s economic and strategic expansion in Africa is deepening through ports rails and investment deals. Critics argue the projects reshape local politics and long term sovereignty across the continent.

Scientists record biggest black hole flare ever

Astronomers reported the brightest black hole flare ever recorded and revealed new comet observations that expand knowledge of distant objects. The discoveries mark major advances in high energy astrophysics and survey science.