The U. S. Supreme Court recently chose to delay full payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision keeps the current messy situation in place for a few more days. Some states have given out full food aid payments, while others have given out nothing or only partial
The government shutdown messed up flights for many. Commercial airlines saw delays and cancellations. But private jets? They had a great month. More people flew private in October than in years. Over 245, 000 private jet trips happened. That's a big jump from last year. Florida, Texas, and Californ
In the world of politics, not everything goes as planned. Take Senator Chuck Schumer, for instance. He had a moment that quickly went viral. While giving a speech, he tripped and fell, face-first. It was a reminder that even the most powerful people can have off days. But politics isn't just about s
In the world of politics, power and money often intersect in complex ways. Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, found herself at the center of a legal storm. Prosecutors allege that Sun, while earning a government salary of $145, 000, received millions in
The USDA is raising alarms about a massive theft problem in food assistance programs. They believe that around $12 billion is stolen every year from SNAP benefits, but this number might be even higher. The thieves are getting smarter, using high-tech tricks to steal from the system. Investigators h
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is looking to bring in a new boss for its drug approval team. This person, Richard Pazdur, is known for his work in cancer treatments. If he takes the job, he'll be in charge of making sure most medicines, from those you buy without a prescription to those need
The Supreme Court made a decision that affects millions of Americans. They chose to delay a ruling that would have forced the Trump administration to fully fund food aid for low-income families. This delay means that about $4 billion will still not be given to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P
The skies are getting rougher for air travelers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been cutting flights at major airports due to staff shortages. This is because many air traffic controllers have been missing work. They are stressed and some have to take on second jobs. The FAA has order
The stock market saw a big jump recently. The Dow Jones Industrial Average went up by 450 points. This happened as talks to end a government shutdown were making progress. A government shutdown can make people nervous. It can make them worry about the economy. But when it looks like the shutdown wi
The Democratic Party is changing its strategy. It's been less than a year since President Donald Trump started his second term. Now, the Democrats are realizing they need to fight back harder. This is not just about politics. It's about power. Eight Democratic senators recently voted with Republica
