RT Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes)No longer a conspiracy theoryUS Attorney confirms shops are being setup with the sole purpose of exchanging SNAP benefits for cashMultiple fake stores, one as small as 150 square feet cashing out as much as $480,000 in EBT per month$7 million in food stamps turned into cash at 2 locations“Less than 150 square feet in size, smaller than some bathrooms — stores had one register, no carriages, no hand baskets”“One legitimate supermarket in the same area as these stores rede ...

Next week, people in more than 20 states could lose federal funding for SNAP benefits. And it's not because of a government shutdown, but due to a threat from President Trump's agriculture department. The department announced this week it's planning to withhold federal funding for food stamps in Democratic states that have refused to share sensitive personal data about recipients about recipients at the Trump administration's request.As of next week, we have begun and will begin to stop moving federal funds ...

RT Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins)NO DATA, NO MONEY — it’s that simple.If a state won’t share data on criminal use of SNAP benefits, it won’t get a dollar of federal SNAP administrative funding.Let’s see which states stand for accountability and which are just protecting their bribery schemes. 🤔💸 https://t.co/Y1UXXDOoao ...

We begin with breaking news. Two members of the West Virginia National Guard are in critical condition right now after being shot near the White House in what the mayor of Washington DC called a targeted attack. Again, those two guardsmen are in critical condition.And tonight, MS Now reports that multiple law enforcement sources say the suspect is Ramanula Lenwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national. The suspect is in custody and in the hospital. He was shot multiple times and is in grave condition.He is facing f ...

RT Garage Logic (@GLpodcast)MINNESOTA: Your SNAP benefits have exploded under Gov. Walz. But is this a win... or a warning sign? 📈🍎Since 2018, MN has seen the BIGGEST SNAP expansion in America—up 128% in real dollars (from $661M to $1.5B annually).That's more households (up 11%, beating 36 states) getting higher payouts (avg $429/month, 65% real rise—tops 45 states).Admin costs? Down 2.5% per case (smarter than 39 states). But here's the kicker: This isn't "generosity." It's a red flag for our economy—more ...

Weather and Emergency Response - Los Angeles is under a flood watch due to record-breaking rains, raising concerns about mudslides in fire-damaged areas like the Palisades [1][2] - The city is pre-deploying resources, such as fire engines, to fire-affected areas as a precaution against mudslides [7] - Communication equipment that failed during previous fires has been upgraded [8] Immigration Enforcement - ICE raids are still occurring daily at locations like Home Depot and car washes, targeting Latinos [11] - The intensity of raids has decreased from approximately 10-15 per day to 2-3 per day [13] - There are concerns that immigration enforcement is based on nationality or race, described as "hunting for Latinos" [12] - Immigration enforcement is having a chilling effect on the local economy and could lead to increased homelessness [14] Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown impacted Los Angeles, raising concerns about SNAP benefits and the need for extra money in food banks [4] - The shutdown added to the stress and trauma experienced by people in the city [5] Fire Department - Jamie Moore was sworn in as the next fire chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department [5] - A full independent investigation has been ordered into the Palisades fire to ensure accountability and transparency [6]

And joining me is the state's governor, Jared Polus, a Democrat. Thanks for joining us, Governor. Like every other state, Colorado just weathered the longest federal government shutdown in our history.How'd your state pull through in your opinion. And have you seen a full restoration of SNAP benefits, which according to state data, more than 600,000 of your residents rely on just to get by. >> Yeah.You know, because of the federal delay, Al, and because we knew people were hungry, our state sent $5 million ...

But joining me now is Kentucky Governor Andy Basher, a Democrat. Governor, welcome and thanks for being our first ever guest on MS Now. So, let's start with the end of the shutdown and its immediate impact on your state.You've said the nearly 600,000 residents who rely on SNAP could see those benefits restored fully as early as today. Are you seeing that happen. Yes, we are.And first, thanks for having me as your first ever guest. And I'm here with good news, at least for Kuckians. Our folks worked through ...

Welcome back. And joining me now is Democratic Congressman Ro K Connor of California. Congressman Connor, welcome back to Meet the Press.>> It's a pleasure to be on. >> It's fantastic to have you here in person. We really appreciate it.Let's start and pick up on my conversation with Senator Kaine. You heard him there arguing. He believes Democrats did get some concessions.He also believes there was a near zero chance that Republicans were going to come to the table and actually vote on extending Obamacare s ...

Government Shutdown Impact - The US federal government is reopening after the longest shutdown in history [1] - Flight reductions remain at 6% for the busiest airports, but are expected to decrease in the coming days [5] - Over 40 million Americans lost access to their full SNAP benefits for part of November [6] - Full restoration of SNAP benefits could take up to a week in some places [8] Financial and Economic Implications - Homeland Security Secretary gave out $10,000 bonuses to TSA employees in Houston [1] - Approximately $35 billion a year of ACA funds are at stake, with potential premium hikes for about 22 million Americans if the funding expires [9] Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Healthcare - Republicans are still opposed to the ACA and are considering alternatives, including expanding funding for health savings accounts and association health plans [10][11] - Republican plans aim to deregulate the insurance market, potentially leading to lower costs for some but higher costs for the sickest and lowest-income individuals [11]