RawDiary

Now

TRUMP FROZE SNAP: Food Benefits Won't Resume Until Shutdown Ends

President Trump announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments will remain suspended until the federal government reopens, defying court orders and intensifying pressure as the shutdown ties the record for longest in U.S. history

Number

35 days - Length of the U.S. government shutdown tied for the longest in history

Quote

"YOU WILL RUE THE DAY" — President Donald Trump

SPX 6,772 ↓ 1.17% Dow 47,085 ↓ 0.53% Nasdaq 23,349 ↓ 2.04% Gold 3,944 ↓ 0.41% BTC 101,039 ↓ 5.18%

24 Hours

Trump says SNAP will stay frozen until shutdown ends

The government shutdown has hit a critical phase as the White House threatens to withhold SNAP benefits while transportation officials warn of cascading failures in air travel. Lawmakers continue to deadlock as the shutdown ties the record for length.

Trump calls tariff fight 'life or death' before Supreme Court

The Supreme Court prepares to hear one of the most consequential cases of the term over President Trump's sweeping tariff program, with the White House framing it as existential and businesses bracing for disruption.

CEO sues Trump over tariffs and blasts policy as unlawful

Legal challenges and economic fallout swirl around the tariff program as CEOs, small businesses, and conservative donors mobilize. Experts say the case could reshape executive trade power and trigger market consequences.

White House says administration is complying with SNAP order

Confusion at the White House and in courts over SNAP funding continues as officials issue clarifications and conflicting statements about compliance with federal orders to maintain assistance.

BREAKING: Reagan National halts flights after bomb threat

Security incidents grounded flights at Washington Reagan National after a reported bomb threat forced evacuations. Authorities conducted sweeps and briefly halted operations, disrupting travel in the capital region.

New Jersey polling places closed after bomb threats

Election Day was marred by multiple bomb and 'swatting' threats that forced polling place closures and prompted FBI investigations, raising concerns about election security and voter disruption.

NYC mayoral race draws record turnout as polls close

New York City's mayoral race drew national attention with record turnout and sharp policy debates over policing, housing and foreign policy. Front-runner Zohran Mamdani faced scrutiny over past positions and ties.

Trump launches fresh attacks on Mamdani and backs Cuomo

President Trump actively campaigned from the White House by attacking and endorsing mayoral candidates, while tech figures criticized ballot formats. The interventions heightened tensions in the already volatile NYC contest.

New York turnout smashes 2021 records as results stream in

Election authorities and outlets tracked returns and turnout in key off-year races across the country. Live updates focused on governor and mayoral contests that could signal broader political trends.

House to introduce articles of impeachment against Judge Boasberg

Republicans in Congress moved to censure or impeach a federal judge tied to investigations into Trump associates, escalating the political fight over judicial independence and the Arctic Frost probe.

FBI arrests two men over Harvard Medical School explosion

Federal investigators arrested and charged suspects in the explosion at Harvard Medical School. Authorities say the device was a large firework and the incident triggered a multijurisdictional probe.

Source says UPS MD 11 plane crashed near Louisville airport

A UPS MD-11 aircraft reportedly crashed near Louisville's airport, producing large plumes of smoke and drawing emergency response from multiple agencies as investigators rushed to the scene.

US proposes two year UN mandate for Gaza stabilization force

Diplomatic and military activity around Gaza continues as remains of hostages are returned and the US seeks a U.N. mandate for a stabilization force. The situation remains fragile amid humanitarian concerns.

Brazil to seek independent probe after 121 killed in raid

The Brazilian government called for an independent inquiry after a police raid left more than a hundred dead, sparking national outrage and international scrutiny over use of force and human rights implications.

Hurricane levels Jamaican town with 90 percent of homes destroyed

Hurricane Melissa inflicted catastrophic damage across parts of the Caribbean, with Jamaican towns devastated, governments issuing travel warnings, and economic losses piling up as recovery needs grow.

UN warns violence in Sudan as el‑Fasher atrocities mount

Conflict and famine warnings intensified in Sudan and South Sudan as UN and monitors report mass killings, humanitarian access problems, and urgent food shortages in areas cut off by violence and flooding.

Putin ally floats sending hypersonic missiles to Venezuela

Geopolitical tensions rose as a Russian lawmaker floated sending advanced missiles to Venezuela and the Trump administration weighed military and economic options including seizing oil assets, raising regional alarm.

IBM to cut thousands of jobs as it shifts to software

Market jitters hit tech and crypto as corporate layoffs and disappointing earnings collided with macro risk. IBM announced job cuts while Bitcoin slid below key technical levels during the selloff.

Trump team nears deal to offer obesity drugs for as low as 149 a month

The White House moved to negotiate lower prices and expanded access to GLP‑1 obesity drugs, while talks with drugmakers and private investors signal a broader push to reduce costs for patients and Medicare.

Former vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84

The nation marked the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney, sparking reflections on his impact on national security, executive power expansion, and his later break with current Republican leaders.

Pam Bondi says Jack Smith seized Trump's government phone

Attorney General Pam Bondi and allies accused the Biden Justice Department of unprecedented conduct in the Arctic Frost probe, alleging seizures of devices and raising partisan fury over investigative scope.

Former Israeli military legal officer arrested over leaked abuse video

Israeli military and justice turmoil continued as a former top military legal officer was arrested over a leaked detainee abuse video, fueling domestic controversy and questions about accountability in the armed forces.

UN warns world very likely to exceed 1.5C warming in next decade

UN scientists warned the world is unlikely to meet Paris targets as new data shows global warming continuing and climate commitments falling short, underscoring a growing gap between pledges and results.

OpenAI inks multibillion dollar cloud deal with Amazon

AI and cloud wars heated up as OpenAI struck a massive AWS computing deal, Nvidia faced export restrictions to China, and Amazon tussled with Perplexity over AI agent commerce, signaling competition and regulatory pressure.