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Trump Withholds SNAP Benefits - Payments Frozen Until Shutdown Ends

President Trump announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments will not be disbursed until the federal government reopens, defying court orders and escalating the crisis as millions face food insecurity during the shutdown.

Number

35 days - Length of the federal government shutdown as of today

Quote

"Any Jewish person that votes for 'self professed Jew hater' Mamdani is 'a stupid person'" — Donald Trump

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Government shutdown hits day 35... poised to become longest

The federal government remains shuttered as lawmakers fail to pass stopgap funding. The impasse has left food assistance in limbo after the president said SNAP payments will not resume until the shutdown ends, escalating the political crisis.

Reagan National halts all flights after bomb threat

A reported bomb threat against a United Airlines flight triggered a security emergency at Reagan National Airport, grounding operations and prompting passenger evacuations and escorts as authorities investigated.

Bomb threats wreak havoc at New Jersey polls

Multiple New Jersey polling places received bomb threats on Election Day causing closures and relocations across key counties. Law enforcement responded to secure sites and move voters as the governor's race remained tight.

Trump slams Jewish voters who back Mamdani - calls them 'stupid'

New York City's high profile mayoral contest dominated headlines as Zohran Mamdani faced Andrew Cuomo and attacks from President Trump. The race saw sharp exchanges, allegations linking threats to national rhetoric, and live vote counts.

Ciattarelli and Sherrill confident as New Jersey votes close

New Jersey's governor race remained a focal point on Election Day with both campaigns expressing confidence as returns rolled in and national party organizations framing the outcome as a bellwether.

Virginia governor race tight as voters decide

Virginia voters decided a competitive gubernatorial contest that could influence national politics. The race between Spanberger and Earle-Sears was watched as a referendum on wider debates including the shutdown.

Two men arrested in explosion at Harvard medical building

Federal investigators arrested two Massachusetts men in connection with an intentional explosion at Harvard Medical School. The arrests were made after a weekend blast that shook the campus and triggered a Joint Terrorism Task Force probe.

Dick Cheney dies at 84

Former Vice President Dick Cheney died at age 84, prompting nationwide tributes and debate over his controversial legacy as a powerful, polarizing figure in modern American foreign policy and national security.

Hamas hands Red Cross coffin it says contains hostage's body

Diplomatic and humanitarian moves surround Gaza as hostages remain central. Hamas handed a coffin to the Red Cross purportedly containing a hostage and Washington pushed for an international stabilization force to secure a fragile ceasefire.

Russian and Ukrainian troops battle in ruins of Pokrovsk

Fierce combat in eastern Ukraine continued with heavy fighting around Pokrovsk and long range strikes deep inside Russia. New field footage and reports underscore an intensifying phase of the war.

UN secretary general warns Sudan war is spiraling out of control

The United Nations issued grim warnings as violence and siege conditions in Sudan drive famine in Darfur. Humanitarian access is collapsing and international appeals for aid intensified.

Supreme Court to decide limits of presidential tariff power

A key Supreme Court battle will test the scope of presidential emergency tariff powers and could undercut a signature trade policy of the administration. The White House has prepared contingency plans ahead of arguments.

OpenAI launches Sora app on Android

OpenAI expanded its cloud footprint with a multibillion dollar AWS deal while rolling out consumer AI tools and drawing scrutiny over autonomous purchasing features from rivals and partners.

Prepared pasta recalled as listeria outbreak grows

A nationwide listeria outbreak linked to ready to eat pasta expanded with recalls and at least six reported deaths, prompting federal warnings and retailer recalls across multiple states.

Typhoon Kalmaegi kills at least 26 in the Philippines

A powerful typhoon battered the Philippines causing deadly floods and triggering evacuations. Officials reported dozens killed as rescue operations continued in affected provinces.

Chrysler recalls 320000 Jeep SUVs over battery fire risk

Major automakers issued large scale recalls over battery fire risks while federal regulators widened scrutiny on reported Tesla design issues, prompting urgent safety advisories to vehicle owners.

Bitcoin sells off below key level as risk appetite drops

Markets turned negative as high valuation concerns and risk off sentiment pushed tech and crypto lower with major names suffering sharp selloffs and futures dipping on recession fears.

Emails contradict Comey's sworn denials prosecutors say

New legal documents and court orders intensified scrutiny of former FBI director James Comey as prosecutors and judges exchanged filings over grand jury records and alleged inconsistencies in testimony.

ISIS linked Halloween terror plot in Detroit inspired by Pulse attack

Authorities foiled and investigated multiple terror plots in the US including an ISIS linked Halloween attack in Michigan and other planned strikes, leading to arrests and counterterror operations.

UN says world very likely to exceed 1.5C in next decade

UN reports and climate summits warn that current commitments fall short of targets with the world likely to exceed warming limits, while COP30 opens under muted expectations for decisive action.

Former Israeli army legal chief arrested in leak scandal

An internal Israeli military leak scandal produced arrests of senior legal personnel amid uproar over a leaked video allegedly showing soldier misconduct, raising political and military tensions in Jerusalem.

Transportation secretary warns of airspace closures if shutdown persists

The Transportation Secretary warned that prolonged shutdown staffing problems could force temporary closures of parts of US airspace, a prospect that would deepen travel chaos and affect holiday travel.

Aramco CEO says Saudi cheap energy will build global AI data hub

Energy and data strategies are shifting as Saudi executives tout cheap energy to attract AI data centers while tech firms explore radical infrastructure ideas including space based solar powered data hubs.

Biden DOJ seized Trump's official phone and subpoenaed personal logs AG says

A high profile conflict opened over claims that the DOJ seized a former president's official phone and subpoenaed logs, triggering public accusations and demands for documents from allies and critics alike.