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SNAP Recipients Will Receive More Food Stamps Than Initially Estimated: Filings
‘After further calculations, USDA has issued updated guidance and tables to the States,’ one filing stated.
Japan, US to Develop Rare Earth Mining Around Pacific Island
In April 2018, a Japanese research team discovered an estimated 16 million tons worth of rare earth deposits in the deep-sea mud off Minamitori Island.
CBP Reports Historic Low in October Border Encounters
Preliminary data show 30,561 encounters nationwide in October—down 29 percent from the previous record low in 2012 and down 79 percent from October 2024.
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6 Takeaways From Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Tariffs
The justices wrestled with how to view Congress’s language and whether Trump was encroaching on congressional authority.
Judge Upholds Suspension of Connecticut Teacher Who Had Crucifix in Classroom
The plaintiff intends to appeal, citing religious discrimination and a violation of her First Amendment rights.
Sheriff’s Deputies Seize 210 Pounds of Illegal Weed in Riverside County
A threatening note was found in a house where black-market marijuana was hanging to dry.
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FDA Warns 18 Websites Over Unapproved Botox Products After Reports of Injuries
FDA-approved Botox products carry the agency’s most serious label, which indicates a significant risk of life-threatening side effects.
Moderate House Democrat Says He Won’t Run for Reelection
Jared Golden has been in office since 2019.
Trump Jokes About China Bilateral: ‘Never Seen Men So Scared’
The U.S. president met with China’s Xi in South Korea on Oct. 30, after which the countries struck a truce where each rolled back various trade measures.
Trump Provides 2 Possible Reasons for GOP Losses on Tuesday Evening
The president said that he wasn’t on the ballot and that the shutdown hurt Republicans’ prospects.
Trump Drafting Executive Order on Election Integrity After Alleging Ballot Fraud in California
The president has long criticized mail-in voting, calling it a source of widespread fraud.
Democrats Win Key Races: 5 Takeaways From Election Day 2025
Some said the wins in largely Democratic states are not surprising, while others said they are judgments on the Trump administration’s performance.
Sherrill Beats Ciattarelli to Win New Jersey Governor’s Race
Four-term House Rep. fends off underdog GOP challenger to become the second woman to lead the Garden State.
Judge Rules Trump Admin Illegally Tied Transportation Grants to Immigration Enforcement
The Trump administration said that imposing the conditions was within its discretion and that those who violate federal law shouldn’t get federal funds.
Children Face Higher Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders If Exposed to COVID-19 in Womb: Study
The overall risk of the disorders is low, one researcher noted.
Hegseth Says US-South Korea Alliance Will Stay Focused on Deterring North Korea
The Pentagon chief praised South Korea for its plans to raise military spending and called the Asian country a ’model ally' of the United States.
Federal Government Moves to Dismiss Appeal Over Oregon Troop Deployment
The state of Oregon and city of Portland want their day in court and oppose the dismissal request.
Treasury Secretary Bessent to Attend Tariffs Argument at Supreme Court
Bessent said he’ll be in court ‘to emphasize that this is an economic emergency.’
