Whole milk back on school lunch menus, under bill on its way to Trump
A bipartisan bill headed to President Trump’s desk would allow whole and 2% milk back in school lunch programs, reversing long-standing federal restrictions on dairy options.
Shauneen Miranda
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Supreme Court OKs for now Trump passport policy that targets trans people
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed President Trump’s administration to enforce its policy requiring that all U.S. passports list only the holder’s sex assigned at birth. The 6–3 decision reverses lower court rulings that sided with transgender and nonbinary Americans, drawing a sharp dissent from Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who said the Court’s move “permits harm to be inflicted on the most vulnerable.”
Energized Dems trumpet wins in state elections, buckle up for midterms
Democrats swept major elections nationwide this week, claiming key state and local victories they say signal growing voter backlash against Donald Trump’s leadership. While Democratic leaders hailed the results as momentum heading into 2026, Trump called on Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster — a move even some in his own party resisted.
Congress remains deadlocked, with government shutdown now on day 35
The U.S. Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a stopgap spending bill as the government shutdown ties the longest ever at 35 days. Transportation Secretary warns of flight chaos due to air traffic controller shortages.
Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown
The Trump administration will release roughly half of November’s SNAP benefits following a federal court order, using contingency funds to partially resume payments during the ongoing government shutdown. The USDA warned that the rollout could take months, drawing criticism from Democrats who called the move insufficient and politically motivated.
Trump administration blocked from cutting off SNAP benefits as two judges issue orders
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Boston ruled Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to pause a food assistance program for 42 million people was illegal — but…
Thousands of preschoolers could lose access to Head Start due to shutdown
WASHINGTON — Funding for scores of Head Start programs hung in the balance as the government shutdown continued Monday without an end in sight. Unless a deal is reached to…
Trump again says U.S. is a ‘garbage can for the rest of the world’ in anti-immigrant tirade
Former President Donald Trump in Austin, Texas, on Friday attacked Vice President Kamala Harris over her approach to immigration and border security, while echoing several false claims. The respective GOP…
Trump claims the title of ‘father of IVF’ in Fox News town hall with women voters
Former President Donald Trump fielded questions from women voters during a Fox News town hall in Georgia that aired Wednesday, and dubbed himself “the father of IVF” while discussing the…
Harris pitches an ‘opportunity economy’ in debut one-on-one TV interview
The Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, laid out more of her economic vision Wednesday during her first one-on-one cable TV interview. Harris and former President Donald Trump, the…
Trump says Jewish voters would be partly to blame for election loss
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday night that if he loses the election in November to Vice President Kamala Harris, Jewish voters “would really have a lot to do with…
Concerns over private student loans brought to U.S. Senate panel
WASHINGTON — As private student loan companies take heat over accusations of predatory behavior and deception, members of a U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs panel and…