•SNAP Benefits on the Brink: A federal judge in Boston questions the legality of freezing SNAP funds, but even if emergency funds are released, the relief would last only a few weeks. Millions of Americans could soon face food insecurity as the shutdown drags on.

•Media Spins the Shutdown: The Washington Post and cable outlets claim Republicans are to blame, yet internal polling shows the generic ballot tied and voters' anger shifting toward Democrats.

•Trump Assassination Attempt Verdict: Ryan Routh, convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, asks to serve his sentence in a state that allows assisted suicide.

•Trump Officials Move to Military Bases: Progressive outrage grows after The Atlantic reports top Trump aides have relocated to secure military housing for safety.

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