US EditionFederal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues
Maryland officials warn nearly 680,000 SNAP recipients, including 270,000 children, could lose benefits November 1 due to halted federal funding amid ongoing government shutdown.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed agreements in Tokyo on rare-earth cooperation and a U.S.-Japan framework for critical minerals.
- China’s recent export restrictions tightened Oct. 9, prompting Toshimitsu Motegi to express `serious concern` to Wang Yi about Beijing’s rare-earth export controls.
- Officials noted Japan’s investment commitment of $550 billion, including $100 billion nuclear project commitments, while Japan presented ceremonial gifts like a gold-hued Ford F-150 and gold-plated golf balls.
- The agreements include immediate defense steps as the working group on shipbuilding and maritime industry will be set up, and President Donald Trump confirmed F-35 fighter jets missile deliveries scheduled this week.
- With a Trump-Xi meeting looming, markets show unease ahead of talks on rare earths and tariffs, as Trump plans to visit Japan later this week.
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Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues
Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists.
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Gov. Moore balks at funding SNAP with State money, fearing the White House won't reimburse
After nearly four weeks, the federal government remains shut down.As a result, it's becoming more likely that SNAP benefits or food stamps will be delayed.This means come November 1, recipients may not see monthly payments appear on their EBT cards.In Maryland, almost 700,000 residents are enrolled in SNAP including nearly 270,000 children.Recently the Trump Administration issued a letter directing states to withhold November payments as the shu…
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