Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald …

Nancy Mace Curses, Berates Confused Cops in Airport Meltdown: Police Report  —  At an airport in South Carolina on Thursday, representative Nancy Mace called police officers “fucking incompetent” and berated them repeatedly, according to an incident report.  —  Nancy Mace, the South Carolina …

US judge permanently blocks Trump order requiring voters to prove citizenship  — March 25 order required passport or similar document for voting  — Other courts have temporarily blocked the executive order  — US Constitution gives states authority over elections

The GOP's top think tank just defended an open Nazi  —  On Thursday night, the president of the Heritage Foundation — the MAGA right's leading think tank — welcomed an open Nazi into his political coalition.  —  You might think I am exaggerating.  I assure you I am not.

Trump Boat Bombings Worsen as New Horror Shakes Experts: “Alarm Bells” … Two weeks ago, the military commander overseeing President Trump's bombings of boats in the Caribbean Sea abruptly resigned.  Admiral Alvin Holsey, the head of U.S. Southern Command, offered no explanation for the move.

More than 100 judges have ruled against the Trump admin's mandatory detention policy … The new ICE policy, they note, doesn't just subject millions more people to detention while they fight deportation, it also bars them from even asking an immigration judge to consider releasing them on bond.

Frustration mounts inside FBI over thwarted ‘potential’ terror plot  —  Senior officials believe FBI Director Kash Patel acted hastily in attempt to grab credit.  —  Senior Justice Department and FBI officials expressed frustration Friday that FBI Director Kash Patel publicly disclosed …

Vance Says He Hopes His Wife Embraces Christianity, Setting Off Backlash  —  Critics included some Indian Americans, who said the remarks did not respect the religious decisions of Usha Vance, who grew up in a Hindu household.  —  Vice President JD Vance provoked a broad backlash this week …

It's Obvious Why Harris Lost in 2024.  But Can Democrats Accept It?  —  The most obvious thing in politics is often the hardest to admit: If you lose an election, the best thing that you can do to make sure you win the next one is to find a message that puts you closer to the median voter than you were the last time around.

Trump Is the Democrats' Best Campaigner … The mere fact of his election last year handed Democrats a powerful turnout lever in blue-leaning New Jersey and Virginia, but Trump has further undermined GOP hopes in the two states with his conduct and has seemingly abandoned California Republicans.

‘Pattern of Extreme Brutality’: Tear Gas, Pepper Balls Among Weapons Deployed Against Protesters in Illinois  —  To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat's new WhatsApp channel here.  —  This investigation is part of a collaboration between Bellingcat and Evident.

New Pentagon policy undercuts trans troops' ability to ask to stay in the military, AP learns  —  Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.  Share  —  The Pentagon has rolled out a new policy that will severely undercut the ability …

SNAP beneficiaries threaten to ransack stores over government shutdown  —  One mother claims taxpayers must feed her children as SNAP benefits face cuts  —  SNAP beneficiaries have expressed outrage on social media over the government shutdown that could affect their grocery benefits starting next month …

Shutdowns, Obamacare and the Risks of Bargaining for Policy Wins in a Crisis  —  A 2013 attempt to leverage minority power in a health care fight blew up on Republicans.  Can today be different for Democrats?  —  The last time Obamacare was at the center of a federal shutdown …

How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo  —  Enrollment for A.C.A. health coverage begins Nov. 1, with some staggering price increases.  Here is a guide to help you choose a plan while Congress is at an impasse over tax credits.  —  On Saturday, Americans who don't get health insurance through …

Trump Marks Full Month Of Government Shutdown With $3.4 Million Golf Trip To Florida  —  The Air Force One trip is his 13th visit to his Palm Beach country club since he returned to office and brings his taxpayer funded golf total to $60.7 million.  —  WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump marked …

President Trump sits down with Norah O'Donnell on 60 Minutes  —  President Trump sat down with Norah O'Donnell on Friday for an exclusive interview airing Sunday on 60 Minutes.  —  O'Donnell's wide-ranging conversation with Mr. Trump touched on Chinese President Xi Jinping, Venezuela …