Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.
2025 government shutdown is the longest in US history
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
The previous longest government shutdown was during President Donald Trump’s first term when he demanded Congress give him money for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Mike Tyson hopes new business venture could help SNAP enrollees during government shutdown
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Hochul declares state of emergency amid SNAP shutdown: What this means
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency today and announced new actions in response to Trump administration's decision to strip food assistance from three million New Yorkers starting Nov. 1.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency today and announced new actions in response to Trump administration's decision to strip food assistance from three million New Yorkers starting Nov. 1.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
With SNAP aid in limbo, groups urge handing out food alongside Halloween candy
With the federal government shutdown threatening November SNAP payments, some community groups are encouraging families to include shelf-stable kid foods alongside Halloween candy this year.
With the federal government shutdown threatening November SNAP payments, some community groups are encouraging families to include shelf-stable kid foods alongside Halloween candy this year.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
SNAP benefits in New York could be delayed if federal shutdown continues
New York officials are warning that if the federal government shutdown drags into November, millions of residents who rely on SNAP food assistance or home-heating support could face delays in receiving benefits.
New York officials are warning that if the federal government shutdown drags into November, millions of residents who rely on SNAP food assistance or home-heating support could face delays in receiving benefits.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
Where Mamdani, Sliwa, Cuomo stand on affordability and housing access
All three candidates intend to expand the production of housing in the city, but have different ideas on how to go about doing so.
All three candidates intend to expand the production of housing in the city, but have different ideas on how to go about doing so.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
NYC chef says he’ll make pasta by hand as US tariffs threaten to double prices
In a corner of SoHo, the scent of fresh dough and flour fills Casasalvo, where chef Salvo Lo Castro has taken a centuries-old craft into his own hands. Facing proposed U.S. tariffs that could double the price of Italian pasta, the former Vatican chef has turned away from imports entirely — and back to the art of handmade pasta.
In a corner of SoHo, the scent of fresh dough and flour fills Casasalvo, where chef Salvo Lo Castro has taken a centuries-old craft into his own hands. Facing proposed U.S. tariffs that could double the price of Italian pasta, the former Vatican chef has turned away from imports entirely — and back to the art of handmade pasta.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?