Democratic leaders fresh from election wins demand Trump meeting over shutdown

After major Election Day wins nationwide, top Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to end the record-long government shutdown, now in its 36th day. Party leaders say the ongoing standoff is hurting millions of Americans — from furloughed federal workers to families losing access to food assistance — while Republicans show little sign of compromise.

Democratic leaders fresh from election wins demand Trump meeting over shutdown

Ohio secretary of state sends voter fraud allegations to Trump Justice Department

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has sent more than 1,000 alleged voter fraud cases to the Trump-led U.S. Department of Justice — even though state and local prosecutors have repeatedly found little to no evidence of wrongdoing. Legal experts and critics say the move raises political concerns, with LaRose reversing his prior opposition to federal involvement in state election enforcement.

Ohio secretary of state sends voter fraud allegations to Trump Justice Department

A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night

Democrats dominated 2025’s off-year elections, capturing governorships, major city offices, and statewide positions across multiple states. The results mark a strong rebuke to Trump-aligned Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.

A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night

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 to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown

5 ways the Trump administration is forcing families to go hungry

The Trump administration is facing backlash for refusing to release legally required SNAP funds, a move that could leave 42 million Americans without food assistance by November 1. The decision continues a yearlong pattern of cuts and chaos in federal food programs, with advocates accusing the White House of using hunger as a political weapon during the government shutdown.

5 ways the Trump administration is forcing families to go hungry