Government Shutdown on track to become the longest ever as neither party budges
President Trump said in an interview that he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, which expire at the end of the year. He said he will negotiate after the government is reopened. The last time the government shut down was during Trump’s first term, and it lasted 35 days.
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Judge rules Trump Administration must continue paying SNAP through shutdown
Two federal judges ruled that the Trump Administration must continue paying the SNAP benefits that nearly 42 million Americans use. Trump suggested he would be open to funding if he were given more clarity, saying, “If we are given the appropriate legal direction by the Court, it will be my honor to provide the funding.”
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President Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over potential Christian persecution
President Trump ordered the Pentagon to begin planning military action against Nigeria for the alleged persecution of Christians. He said he will stop aid and said military action “could be” on the table. The country has had varying attacks on Christians and Muslims.
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U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat, according to Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the most recent strike on a drug boat killed all four on board. The death toll has risen to 61 since the strikes began in September. The administration has also been building a large number of warships outside of Venezuela, fueling a potential regime change operation.
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The Trump Administration’s plan to test nuclear weapons won’t include explosions
Energy Secretary Chris Wright clarified that the administration was not setting off nuclear explosions after a recent post from President Trump that stated he had “instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis.” The comment came right before Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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