Supreme Court halts requirement for complete SNAP funding during government shutdown
Supreme Court Pauses Funding Order for SNAP The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a temporary halt to a lower court’s requirement for the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid an ongoing government shutdown. This decision follows a federal appeals court’s rejection of the administration’s plea to pause the lower […]
Nebraska Takes Action Against Medicaid Funding for Abortion Services
Nebraska Governor Issues Executive Order on Abortion Providers Nebraska’s Governor Jim Pillen, a Republican, announced on Thursday the state’s ban on abortion providers accessing its Medicaid system. This decision comes in light of a Supreme Court ruling from June that allows South Carolina to deny Medicaid funds to Parenting Plans, with the court stating these […]
Senate Republicans look for Democratic backing to overcome filibuster on funding
Senate Republicans Hopeful for Bipartisan Support on Government Funding Senate Republicans are optimistic that they might gain enough support from Senate Democrats to overcome the filibuster in a crucial test vote expected to happen in January. This funding proposal aims to support the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, alongside Congress, until September 30, 2026. […]
Trump administration requests urgent Supreme Court intervention to halt ruling for complete SNAP funding.
Trump Administration Requests Supreme Court Intervention Amid Government Shutdown The Trump administration has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to suspend a recent ruling that mandates the full provision of food assistance payments during the ongoing government shutdown. Following a decision from the Court of Appeals against the government, the administration has until Friday […]
Funding for Improvements to ‘Terrible’ Air Traffic Control System
Upgrade to Air Traffic Control System Announced Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke at a recent Breitbart News policy event, emphasizing that the proposed Big Beautiful Act aims to overhaul what he termed America’s “atrocious” air traffic control (ATC) system. According to Duffy, the Department of Transportation requires $31.5 billion to modernize the outdated traffic control […]
Only 3 Democrats Support Funding for Troops and Law Enforcement 38 Days into the Shutdown
Senate Democrats Reject Bipartisan Pay Bill On Friday night, most Senate Democrats turned down a bipartisan proposal aimed at compensating active-duty soldiers and federal employees who continued working during the 38-day government shutdown, which notably included Capitol Police officers. The bill, designed to provide pay for federal employees, was voted down 55-43, falling short of […]
USDA informs states that SNAP will receive full funding during the appeal process
USDA Announces Full SNAP Benefits to Resume The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) informed states on Friday that full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be issued in November. This decision follows a federal judge’s ruling against the Trump administration’s plan to distribute only partial benefits. In a letter to regional SNAP directors, the […]
Cornell will invest $60 million to regain federal research funding.
Cornell University to Pay $60 Million to Restore Federal Funding Cornell University has reached an agreement to pay $60 million, allowing it to restore federal research funding and conclude an investigation concerning the institution. Michael Kotlikoff, the university’s president, shared details of the settlement on Friday. The payment consists of $30 million directed to the […]
House GOP disagreement over ‘absurd’ bill to cut funding for NYC under Mamdani
Republican Criticizes Party’s Defunding Push After NYC Mayoral Election The only Republican representative from New York City is calling out her party’s plans to defund the city following the election of Zoran Mamdani as mayor. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis expressed her discontent with these actions, emphasizing that they are not to be taken lightly. “We will […]
Cornell agrees to reinstating federal research funding
Cornell University Reaches Funding Agreement with Trump Administration Cornell University announced on Friday that it has finalized a deal with the Trump administration, resulting in the restoration of over $250 million in funding for the institution. This agreement not only includes $60 million designated for the university but also concludes all federal investigations into allegations […]