Tag: federal funding
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Anwar Defends Sabah Funding in Viral Gaya Street Exchange
Background: Sabah’s Revenue Entitlement at the Forefront The spotlight on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement resurfaced this week as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faced public questions in Kota Kinabalu. A brief, informal exchange on Gaya Street—an iconic thoroughfare in Sabah’s capital—saw the prime minister address worries about how federal funds are allocated to the…
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Supreme Court Pause Halts SNAP Funding Deadline for November
Overview of the Pause A Supreme Court justice has temporarily paused a lower court ruling that would have required the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of November by the end of Friday. The action, taken late Friday night, delays the previously mandated funding deadline as the…
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Supreme Court Pauses SNAP Funding Order for November
Overview: A Temporary Pause on SNAP Funding A Supreme Court justice has temporarily halted a lower court ruling that would require the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the month of November by the end of the day Friday. The pause marks a pause in the immediate implementation of…
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US Government Shutdown Reaches 36th Day, Longest Ever
Overview: A Record-Breaking Shutdown The U.S. government crossed the 36-day mark in a shutdown that has now become the longest in American history. With federal departments shuttered and nonessential services pared back, lawmakers from both parties remain at an impasse over a pathway to reopen and fund the government. The stalemate in Congress has left…
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Outline of Potential Deal to End Government Shutdown Emerges as Senators Continue Talks
Steadying the Ship: What We Know So Far The U.S. government faces a tense standoff as lawmakers work toward a concrete path to end the shutdown that has now stretched into days longer than any in history. On Tuesday, senators signaled progress, outlining a potential framework that would fund the government while addressing long‑standing policy…
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Government Shutdown Talks Narrow: Outlined Deal Surfaces as Senators Seek Reopening
Overview: A Possible Path to Reopen the Government The debate over how to end the ongoing government shutdown took a noticeable turn on Tuesday as lawmakers outlined a potential framework. While details remain fluid, negotiators are reportedly exploring a package that would provide funding to reopen federal agencies while addressing longer-term policy priorities through a…
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White House to Partially Fund SNAP Benefits Despite Trump Warning
Overview: A split stance on SNAP funding amid shutdown The White House announced on Tuesday that it would follow through on plans to partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. The decision comes despite President Donald Trump’s late-morning warning that he would withhold federal nutrition aid until the shutdown…
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White House vows partial SNAP funding to ease shutdown impact amid Trump warning
Overview: Partial funding of SNAP amid a political standoff The White House announced on Tuesday that it will proceed with plans to partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown. This move comes after President Donald Trump publicly threatened to withhold federal assistance, signaling a sharp pivot as lawmakers wrestle…
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Kaine Says Democrats’ Focus Is on the American People Amid Shutdown Impasse
Overview: Kaine’s stance on the shutdown As the 33-day government shutdown stretches on, Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia pushed back against framing the stalemate as a purely political battle. In an interview with ABC, Kaine emphasized that Democrats are focused on the American people and the real-world consequences millions face every day, from disrupted services…
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Trump Attends Halloween Party as Government Shutdown Looms: White House Faces Funding Crisis
Overview: A Frightful Night for Fiscal Negotiations As Halloween arrived, President Donald Trump hosted a party at his Mar-a-Lago club that quickly drew attention beyond costume choices and party chatter. With a looming government shutdown on the horizon, observers and lawmakers were watching how the administration balanced public appearances with critical fiscal negotiations. The gathering,…