It’s the 40th day of the government shutdown and stressors are evident from food banks to airports. After last week’s election day wins for Democrats, is any resolution in sight? …
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Trump admin tells states to ‘immediately undo’ steps to fund November SNAP benefits
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJen Janecek Hartman helps prepare bagged meals for a food bank for students at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in New Town, N.D. John Locher/AP hide caption …
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Nick Fuentes’ comments on the Tucker Carlson show sparks backlash from conservatives
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesProminent conservatives are engaged in a battle over how to respond to antisemitism in their ranks.
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Trump administration plans to appeal judge’s order to distribute full SNAP benefits
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s order that it must provide full SNAP food benefits. The government had been planning to fund only partial payments this month. A …
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Support for Israel among U.S. conservatives is starting to crack. Here’s why
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBenjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, speaking via live video conference at the Christians United for Israel’s summit in 2018. Recent polling shows a sharp drop in support for Israel …
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Education Department out-of-office emails violated First Amendment : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Washington headquarters of the Department of Education on March 12. A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of Education Department employees when it …
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Week in Politics: This week’s elections; SCOTUS and Trump tariffs; shutdown update
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe look at what Tuesday’s vote means to both parties, and how the Supreme Court is looking at President Trump’s tariffs. We also look ahead to what’s next in the …
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Travel tips for flight cancellations during the government shutdown : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA man looks at the departures board at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Friday, the first day of FAA-mandated flight reductions. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images …
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Democrats had big wins in elections this week. Where do the two parties go from here?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe elections were voters’ chance to weigh in a year after President Trump’s election. Now Republicans and Democrats are reflecting on where they are and what they need to do …
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Why furniture prices have climbed and how tariffs stack up : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe price of living room, kitchen and dining room furniture rose 25% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption toggle caption Getty …