Low-income families face a financial cliff as government shutdown threatens 4 federal aid programs

[ad_1] Millions of Americans are sliding toward a financial cliff as the government shutdown stretches into a second month, with four federal assistance programs for low-income families set to run out of funding on Nov. 1. Some families could lose access to multiple sources of government support. Ashley Trent, a 37-year-old single mother of six, expressed concern…

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Judges say Trump administration must continue paying some SNAP benefits during shutdown

[ad_1] Washington — Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown, ruling against the government in a pair of suits over the imminent benefits lapse. Roughly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to help buy food. In a…

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Billie Eilish calls on billionaires to donate more of their wealth: “No hate, but give your money away, shorties”

[ad_1] Billie Eilish wants billionaires to donate more. As the Grammy and Oscar winner accepted the music award at this year’s WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards on Wednesday night, she urged the ultra-wealthy to address more of the world’s issues. “We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark…

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