•SNAP Funding Nears the End: Even after a Massachusetts judge's order, the Trump administration admits there are only two weeks of SNAP benefits left. States like Texas, Louisiana, and Virginia step up with temporary aid, but time is running out nationwide.

•Trump Blocks AI Chip Exports to China: The president halts NVIDIA's sales of advanced AI chips to China, aiming to protect U.S. tech from theft and reverse engineering, but backdoor deals through other nations could undermine the policy.

•Travel Chaos Ahead of Thanksgiving: With TSA agents unpaid and air traffic controllers calling out, travel delays are mounting.

•Election Day Preview: Key races in Georgia, Virginia, and New Jersey could shift state power and shape national narratives. Erick warns Republicans not to buy the media spin. Democrats will use any wins to pressure the GOP to end the shutdown.

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