President Trump is calling on Congress to reopen the government, even if it means ending the filibuster. That’s as SNAP or food stamps are set to expire tomorrow. despite the white house’s frustration at the political impasse in congress, republicans on the hill have opposed such a measure.
Two judges have ordered the federal government to continuing paying SNAP benefits–by using contingency funds. But the agriculture secretary says the USDA is not allowed to do so without an appropriation from Congress.
Authorities made multiple arrests this morning after the FBI says it disrupted a plot for an attack in Michigan. Officials say the suspects were planning a violent act over the Halloween weekend….