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The state cannot directly fund SNAP during the shutdown; WV food banks need more money, Democrats say

Food shelves at the Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway, West Virginia, during a tour for state legislators on June 22, 2025. (Photo by Perry...

Uncertainty over federal food aid is growing as the battle over the shutdown reaches a critical point

WASHINGTON (AP) — The crises at the heart of the Fight for government shutdown in Washington came to a head on Saturday when the...

Monkey Escape in Mississippi provides an insight into the mysterious world of animal research

The recent escape of several research monkeys after the truck carrying them overturned on a Mississippi highway is the latest glimpse into the secretive...

The Trump administration is blocked from eliminating SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders

Boxes of sugary cereal line the shelves of a store in Miami, Florida, on April 16, 2025. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)WASHINGTON - A...

Obama will rally Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey for a weekend campaign rally before Election Day

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will lead rallies Saturday for Democrats running for governor in Virginia and New Jersey, rallying voters...

The impact of the government shutdown spread into its 31st day, ranging from health care costs to food to flights

Volunteers from No Limits Outreach Ministries in Hyattsville, Maryland, and the Capital Area Food Bank prepare for distribution on October 28, 2025 to furloughed...

What is the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it during the shutdown?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seemingly frustrated by the government shutdown and Democrats' unwillingness to accept a Republican funding bill, President Donald Trump is again calling...

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