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Trump ‘took notes from the Grinch’: States sue over SNAP program changes

At issue is new USDA guidance that makes large swaths of individuals in the U.S., including refugees and asylum seekers who have been granted lawful permanent resident status, as 'permanently ineligible' for SNAP.

Weakening incomes add new strain to households already hit by high prices

Inflation outpaces wages for middle and lower-income Americans as cost pressures mount, leaving families struggling to keep up with rising prices.

Trump blocks South Africa from 2026 G20 summit for alleged ‘horrific human rights abuses’

Trump breaks G-20 precedent by excluding South Africa from 2026 Miami summit over alleged human rights abuses, marking first formal member exclusion.

No, the Poverty Threshold Is Not $140,000 (Good Grief)

A much-discussed essay making that claim is wrong in at least six ways.

Young Women Are Sitting Ducks Under Progressive Rule

Another public-transit attack by a deranged recidivist, this time in Chicago.

Federal Reserve releases new guidance for bank oversight in move praised by industry

The Federal Reserve's top banking regulator on Tuesday released new guidelines for the agency's supervision of the financial system, earning praise from industry trade groups and criticism from her predecessor.

What would have been the most restrictive abortion bill in the U.S. stalls in South Carolina

A South Carolina bill that would allow judges to sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison and could restrict the use of IUDs and in vitro fertilization has stalled after failing to get out a legislative subcommittee Tuesday.

Democratic lawmakers urge U.S. service members to defy ‘illegal orders’ from Trump administration

A band of Democratic lawmakers is urging members of the U.S. military to defy orders from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if the orders are illegal.

Who is Clay Higgins, the only House member to vote against releasing the Epstein files?

Both Democrats and Republicans alike readied for a unanimous House vote Tuesday to pass a bill to force the release of the case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. But in the end, one lawmaker stood alone in opposition: Republican Rep. Clay Higgins.

Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday paused a California law set to take effect in January requiring large companies to report every two years on how climate change could hurt them financially.

Plea negotiations underway with Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant dodge agents

Plea negotiations with a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an immigrant evade federal agents are underway as her trial nears, the newly minted federal prosecutor overseeing the case said Tuesday.

House Dem slammed for ‘sick’ defense of colleague caught texting Epstein during 2019 hearing

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., was ridiculed for his defense of colleague Stacey Plaskett, who Republicans sought to censure Tuesday for texting Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 hearing about Donald Trump.

DHS launching massive immigration operation in Louisiana, Mississippi: ‘Swamp Sweep’

Trump administration reportedly deploying 250 federal border agents to Louisiana and Mississippi in massive immigration crackdown targeting nearly 5,000 people.

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally during crown prince White House visit

Trump will designate Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally during historic White House dinner with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman marking 80 years of relations.

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani doubles down on Netanyahu arrest pledge

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reaffirms that he would honor the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu if the Israeli prime minister visits the city.

House Freedom Caucus bid to censure Democrat over Epstein links goes down in flames

The House voted to not censure Del. Stacey Plaskett over Jeffrey Epstein text messages, with three Republicans joining Democrats to vote "no."

Mexico’s president firmly refuses Trump’s proposal for US military strikes against cartels

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected Trump's proposal for U.S. military strikes against cartels on Mexican soil, declaring, "It's not going to happen."

Comer Subpoenas Big Banks for Jeffrey Epstein’s Financial Records

Comer also asked U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General Gordon Rhea to turn over documents related to Epstein’s activities in the territory dating back to...

South Dakota governor announces he will run for a full term next year

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Tuesday he is joining the crowded Republican race for governor next June.

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