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Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week.
Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that’s already stretched thin
The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports could put a strain on air cargo as the peak holiday season approaches.
Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
Party leaders, rank and file want an opportunity to fight back against President Donald Trump
IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed.
White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be ‘beautiful’
The White House said Saturday it would be “beautiful” to name the new stadium for Washington’s NFL team after President Donald Trump.
Starbucks’ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract
The strike would begin on Nov. 13, which is the day Starbucks plans to distribute free, reusable red cups.
What to know about latest cancellations, delays at US airports caused by shutdown
Hundreds of flights at the busiest airports in the U.S. are being scratched this weekend as airlines move forward with reducing air service due to the lingering government shutdown.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP payments
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP payments amid the government shutdown.
Travelers on edge as delays and cancellations build at BWI, Reagan and Dulles
Despite the anticipated chaos for air travel across the country, it was largely business as usual Friday at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to find the money by Friday to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
Ex-DOJ employee who hurled sandwich at federal agent learns fate after jury verdict
A former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge was found not guilty of assault in the latest legal rebuke of the federal intervention.
Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on 2 popular obesity drugs
President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.
Baltimore-born Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending a bicoastal political dynasty
Nancy Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it would reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain travel safety as air traffic controllers exhibit signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
Supreme Court weighs Trump tariffs in a trillion-dollar test of executive power
President Donald Trump’s power to unilaterally impose far-reaching tariffs is coming before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a pivotal test of executive power with trillion-dollar implications for the global economy.
Election Day takeaways: Democrats dominate as economic woes take a toll on Trump’s GOP
Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent says it was a protest. Prosecutors say it’s a crime.
Hurling a sandwich at a federal agent was an act of protest for Washington, D.C., resident Sean Charles Dunn. A jury must decide if it was also a federal crime.
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.
Andy Harris ignores the pain of ending Obamacare tax credits at his political peril
In Maryland's largest counties, 128,000 people take advantage of the tax credits for insurance through the Affordable Care Act. But it's Maryland's smallest, poorest counties where the impact will be the deepest.
Trump admin says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
President Donald Trump’s administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after two judges issued rulings requiring them to keep the food aid program running.
