Millions of people who receive food stamp benefits are set to soon join furloughed federal workers in the ranks of those harmed by the federal government shutdown. As the government shutdown approaches record length, low-income recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, will see their benefits halted on Nov. 1 due to insufficient funds. The prospect […]

President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea on Wednesday after two days in Japan, where he met with Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.  He arrived at Busan, South Korea, on Wednesday afternoon to a red-carpet welcome, a 21-gun salute, and a band playing “Hail to the Chief.” The president was greeted by H.E. […]

Democrats are refusing to blink on ending the government shutdown despite overwhelming pressure from unions and a Nov. 1 deadline that will see SNAP benefits denied to millions of households. The largest union of federal workers urged Congress to back a “clean” continuing resolution on Tuesday, arguing that both parties have “made their point” and […]

Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in the United States through at least late November, according to new court filings, as the Justice Department fights to avoid a subpoena for the testimony of its second-in-command, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The extension marks the latest turn in a monthslong legal battle that has placed Abrego […]