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Hunger on the Line: States Fight to Keep Food Benefits Flowing

October 30, 2025

A major legal battle is unfolding as 25 states take the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to court. The goal? To prevent a halt in food assistance for millions of Americans. This comes as a federal government shutdown looms, threatening to cut off funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistan

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Hunger and Hypocrisy: A Closer Look at Hawley's Food Aid Push

October 30, 2025

Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri has been vocal about the potential impact of a government shutdown on food assistance programs. He argues that if the shutdown continues, millions of Americans relying on SNAP benefits could face hunger. Hawley suggests two solutions: either pass a clean funding bil

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Minnesota Takes Action to Stop Medicaid Fraud

October 30, 2025

Minnesota's Governor Walz has decided to bring in outside help to check up on Medicaid programs. This move comes after some people were caught trying to cheat the system. The state wants to make sure that the money meant for those who need it most is being used correctly. The state has picked a com

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US Government Shutdown: Workers Struggle, Trade Deals, and Global Meetings

October 29, 2025

The US government shutdown is causing real problems for workers like Jack Criss, an air traffic controller who's been on the job for 16 years. He's taking leave because of the stress and uncertainty, and he's not alone. Many federal workers are turning to gig jobs like DoorDash to make ends meet. Th

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Why Male Veterans with Breast Cancer Face Tougher Health Care Access

October 29, 2025

The Trump administration has introduced a new policy that complicates health care access for male veterans diagnosed with breast cancer. This change, detailed in a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) memo, does not rely on new scientific findings but instead references a presidential order from Trum

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Money Matters in New Jersey's Governor Race

October 29, 2025

The race for New Jersey's next governor is heating up, and the money trail tells an interesting story. Both main candidates, Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, have shared their campaign finance details. Sherrill, a Democrat, has a slight edge in funds. She's raised about $3. 2 million recently an

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A Tense Moment on CNN: Pundits Clash Over Trump's Political Future

October 29, 2025

On a recent CNN show, things got heated when conservative commentator David Urban shared his thoughts about Donald Trump's influence. Urban suggested that even after his presidency, Trump would still be a major force in politics. He mentioned that Trump might not be president, but he could still be

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Government Shutdown: Who's Really Paying the Price?

October 29, 2025

The U. S. government shutdown is dragging on, and it's not just about politics anymore. It's about real people facing real consequences. Millions are staring down the barrel of skyrocketing health insurance costs come November, thanks to expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits. This isn't just a nu

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Federal Judge Halts Trump's Firing Spree During Shutdown

October 29, 2025

A federal judge in San Francisco recently made a big decision. She stopped the Trump administration from firing federal workers during the government shutdown. The judge said that the firings seemed unfair and might be politically driven. The judge, Susan Illston, issued an order that lasts until t

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Rural California Fights Back Against Political Power Shift

October 28, 2025

In the heart of Northern California, where farming and ranching are the way of life, people are worried. A new plan could change how they vote and who represents them. Proposition 50 is on the ballot. If it passes, rural counties that support Republican candidates will be combined with wealthy, libe