The Trump administration has told states to hit pause on giving full food aid for November. This affects 42 million people who rely on this help to put food on the table. The order came over the weekend, as the government shutdown keeps going into its sixth week. States had been trying to help by s
In a recent event, a family in Cicero, near Chicago's Little Village, found themselves in the middle of a tense situation involving federal agents. Rafael Veraza and his 1-year-old daughter, Arianna, were pepper-sprayed by Border Patrol agents in a Sam's Club parking lot. Veraza, who has asthma, str
A $2, 000 check from the government might sound like a dream come true for many Americans. But is it really a good idea? President Donald Trump has been talking about this plan, saying the money would come from tariffs and go to most people, except those with high incomes. This isn't the first time
The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big iss
Air travel in the U. S. is facing serious problems. The government shutdown is making things worse. More than 2, 100 flights were called off on Sunday. This is because many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work. They have not been paid in almost a month. The Federal Aviation Administr
In a series of posts on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump suggested some big ideas. He proposed sending cash directly to Americans to cover health care costs. He also talked about giving out $2, 000 dividends from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official p
The USDA has told states to reverse the full November SNAP benefits they gave out. This is a big deal because over 40 million Americans rely on these food stamps. The USDA said states should undo the payments, or they might lose federal funding. This all started when the Supreme Court paused the di
The stock market is buzzing with activity, and there are a few key things to keep an eye on. First off, Dow Jones futures are on the rise. This is happening because there's news that a deal to avoid a government shutdown is starting to take shape. When the government avoids a shutdown, it usually me
The Senate is making slow progress towards ending the government shutdown. Senator John Thune, a key Republican from South Dakota, hinted that a spending agreement might be close. He mentioned a possible vote on Sunday evening, but it's still unclear if Democrats will support it. Democrats have bee
In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a ray of hope has emerged. A group of moderate Democrats, including Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, has reportedly struck a tentative deal with Republicans. The agreement hinges on a promise from Republicans to vote on the rene
