Nearly 42 million Americans are about to lose their SNAP food benefits as the government shutdown enters its second month. President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, and the order causes confusion. And King Charles strips Prince Andrew of his royal title. Plus, trick-or-treating in Washington, D.C. means politically charged Halloween decorations.   

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