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The Trump administration’s decision to provide only partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown has sparked backlash from lawmakers and advocacy groups. Millions of low-income Americans are affected by the shortfall, despite court orders and available contingency funds.

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A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Biden administration to fund SNAP for November or make partial payments by Nov. 5. With $8 billion in monthly costs and only $6 billion in reserves, the pressure is on.

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Brooklyn pastor A.R. Bernard says food is a matter of human dignity and urges officials to protect SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.

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Two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue SNAP payments despite the government shutdown. The decision, issued in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, affects 42 million Americans who rely on food assistance each month.

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Pew Research Center data reveals growing frustration among voters, with Americans increasingly disillusioned by both parties and the state of U.S. democracy.

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Earl Lloyd made history on this day in 1950 as the first African American to play in an NBA game. Drafted by the Washington Capitols, Lloyd’s debut against the Rochester Royals opened doors for future generations of players.

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A federal judge in Boston may soon order the Trump administration to release billions in emergency food aid. The ruling could affect 42 million Americans depending on SNAP assistance.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says lower rates will boost hiring — but with AI layoffs growing and 200,000 federal jobs on the line, many Americans aren’t feeling the recovery.

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The Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is exhibiting more than 100 African American quilts from the Eli Leon collection — a historic showcase of creativity and resilience in Black textile art.

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