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SNAP Benefits Are Flowing Again, But Many Enrollees Will Soon Hit Another Hurdle
The expansion of work requirements under the Republican-backed legislation will lead to a reduction of 2.4 million Americans receiving food stamp benefits, with the initial impact expected in March.
FEMA Workers Reinstated After Suspension And Investigation Over Letter Criticizing Trump’s Overhaul Of Agency
A group of FEMA workers, previously placed on forced leave during an investigation into alleged misconduct, has been reinstated following their signing of an open letter to Congress. The letter criticized the Trump administration's overhaul of FEMA, warning that such changes could jeopardize American lives.
What We Know – And Don’t Know – About The Immigration Crackdown Expected In New Orleans This Week
The Department of Homeland Security is set to deploy federal border agents to New Orleans, sparking fear and confusion among local officials and the immigrant community due to a lack of information about the operation.
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Private Equity CEO Convicted Of Fraud
President Donald Trump has exercised his clemency powers to commute the sentence of David Gentile, a private equity executive convicted of securities and wire fraud and sentenced to seven years in prison. This decision marks a continuation of Trump's pattern of granting reprieves to white-collar defendants during his second term.
Teenagers Taken Into Custody After Gunfire At Police Incident In Seattle
A series of confrontations between teenagers and police in Seattle culminated in the arrest of four individuals, following an incident where a man was shot in the leg and an officer narrowly escaped being struck by gunfire.
U.S. Will Reexamine All Green Cards Issued To People From 19 Countries As Trump Administration Ramps Up Immigration Crackdown
In response to the recent shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC, the Trump administration has initiated a comprehensive review of green cards issued to individuals from 19 designated countries of concern. Concurrently, there will be a reassessment of all asylum cases approved during the Biden administration, reflecting a significant shift in immigration policy.
Seattle’s Parking Ticket Hot Spots Might Surprise You
Golden Gardens Park in Ballard has emerged as Seattle's leading site for parking violations, with 3,920 citations issued from January 2024 to September 2025. The primary infractions involve expired tags or improper plates, highlighting a significant enforcement focus in this area.
Seattle’s New Mayor Gains National Attention As House Passes Resolution Condemning Socialism
In a decisive move, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a Republican-led resolution condemning the "horrors of socialism" with a vote of 285-98. This development unfolded mere hours before President Donald Trump was scheduled to engage with New York's incoming democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani.
A Black Friday Of Resistance As Americans Push Back
Black Americans are using Black Friday to protest the political agenda of Donald Trump, which has stripped stability from millions of Americans and placed Black communities at the edge of economic ruin.
Don’t Let Predatory Debt Traps Rob The Holiday Season’s Joy
The holiday season is a time to be especially mindful of predatory lenders offering quick access to cash with high interest rates and hidden fees, and to consider alternatives such as BNPL and EWA, which can also lead to financial instability.