Food Stamps to Be Paused for 42 Million Americans: What to Know

Food stamps are set to be paused on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown. Some 42 million Americans will not receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) until Congress approves new funding, according to federal officials, although some states have taken steps to intervene. We had a problem loading this article. Please

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Drives Forward Billions in Investments from Japan

EXPANDING THE U.S. INDUSTRIAL BASE AND SECURING OUR SUPPLY CHAINS: Today in Tokyo, President Donald J. Trump announced major projects advancing Japan’s previous $550 billion investment commitment to the United States to further revitalize the U.S. industrial base, signed a landmark critical minerals agreement with Japan, secured historic purchases of U.S. energy, and deepened U.S.-Japan

Trump Addresses American Troops Aboard USS George Washington in Japan

President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents for a critical minerals/rare earth deal with Japan during a meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, on Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of thousands of American troops aboard aircraft carrier USS George

DNC Sets January Deadline for States Seeking Early 2028 Primary Slots

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin speaks after winning the vote at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 1, 2025. Rod Lamkey, Jr./AP Photo The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is already preparing for the 2028 presidential primaries, with an eye toward taking back the White House. The DNC’s Rules