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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from suspending SNAP benefits for millions of Americans during the government shutdown. One judge issued a temporary restraining order while another ruled the government must continue funding the program that helps low-income households.
Trump called on Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster rule to end the government shutdown. He characterized Democrats as 'stone cold crazy' and said the 'nuclear option' was necessary to conclude the deadlock.
The Trump Justice Department sought 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia. The request underscores the administration's determination to revive claims about the 2020 election that Trump lost.
No high-level U.S. representatives will attend the COP30 UN climate talks in Brazil, according to Trump administration officials. The decision underscores the administration's hostility to climate action.
Trump returned from his Asia trip where he met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other regional leaders. The visit was marked by trade discussions and interactions with global elites.
Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to vote against Trump's global tariff plans. Despite this rare opposition in the Senate, the House is unlikely to take similar action.
U.S. electricity bills increased by 11% during Trump's second term, according to new data analysis. Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Trump stating his administration has no answers for families facing high energy costs.
Kennedy Center ticket sales fell to their lowest level in years following Trump's takeover, with about 43% of tickets for typical fall productions remaining unsold as people pledged to boycott the institution.
The U.S. announced plans to limit refugee numbers to 7,500, with priority given to white South Africans. Refugee groups said the move 'lowers our moral standing.'
CDC employees reported being caught in limbo after being fired, rehired, and fired again amid the government shutdown. The chaos has been occurring despite a court ruling that declared the firings illegal.