Some states to start halting SNAP benefits amid shutdown

(WASHINGTON) -- One of the biggest impacts of the government shutdown is about to hit tens of millions of the poorest Americans hard: the halting of a critical food assistance program.Several states are now warning they will be forced to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

Speaker Johnson continues to resist swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Grijalva

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/GETTY_Adelita%20Grijalva_102025.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Rebecca Noble/Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p>(WASHINGTON) -- Speaker Mike Johnson is resisting calls to swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, saying Monday that he will administer the oath of office to her after the Senate votes to reopen the government.</p><p>As Democrats decry the almost monthlong... Read More.

Coast Guard surges operations on the Rio Grande River

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/News_coastguard_102025.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Coast Guard crews patrol the Rio Grande near Mission, Texas Oct. 18, 2025. USCG</figcaption></figure><p>(WASHINGTON) -- The United States Coast Guard is deploying more resources to the U.S. southern border on the Rio Grande River, according to the agency.</p><p>The surge operation, known as... Read More.