Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown
President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.
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Dem candidates lean on Obama in final stretch of campaign as Obamacare premiums prepare to spike
Former President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail this weekend in an attempt to shore up support for Democrats, while the government shutdown over his Affordable Care Act marches on.
Acquittal of man who urged violence against Trump puts First Amendment in spotlight
A jury acquitted Peter Stinson of soliciting violence after he made assassination threats against President Donald Trump on social media platforms.
Boasberg’s role in ‘Arctic Frost’ probe sparks fury from GOP senators, despite local rules
The 'Arctic Frost' subpoenas and gag orders sparked fury from some Republican senators, and criticism of the federal judge who signed them.
Bipartisan senators call on Hegseth to release strike orders on alleged drug boats in Caribbean
A bipartisan pair of senators demand Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth provide military orders for the Caribbean boat strikes targeting alleged narco-terrorists.
WATCH: Dems dodge on whether Obamacare is worth shutting down government: ‘Ask a Republican’
As the shutdown enters its second month, Democrats dodged questions on whether their hardline stance on extending Obamacare subsidies is worth keeping federal workers without pay.
Illinois lawmakers pass bill banning ICE immigration arrests near courthouses
Illinois lawmakers passed a bill blocking federal immigration arrests near courthouses and allowing civil lawsuits for constitutional rights violations.