Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out
Hide SummaryThe high court decision allows a lower court time to consider a more lasting pause. The Trump administration is appealing an order to fully fund November food aid for millions of people.
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What to know about the FAA's air traffic reductions
Hide SummaryAirlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.Read more
SNAP benefits have been mired in politics even before the government shutdown
Hide SummaryThe Trump administration is appealing a court order to fully fund SNAP benefits this month. The federal food aid program has been a political target for Republicans.Read more
Some sanctuary states discover feds mining local license plate data
Hide SummaryPolice rely on license plate cameras to help solve crimes. Recently, lookups of this data have surged by federal agencies, who are potentially using it for immigration enforcement in sanctuary states.Read more
As millions of Americans struggle with SNAP lapses, food banks are swamped with demand
Hide SummaryAt one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.Read more