Nation Nov 18 Judge formally approves opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members who own the company Thousands of victims of the opioid epidemic could be paid thousands of dollars each.
Nation Nov 14 Judge says he’ll approve opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family A federal bankruptcy court judge on Friday said he will approve OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal — which would require members of the Sackler family who own the company to contribute up to $7 billion and give up ownership —…
Nation Nov 13 As shutdown ends, states scramble to send SNAP benefits to millions State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended.
Nation Nov 12 What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown How fast SNAP payments reach beneficiaries could vary by state. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to keep on hold lower-court rulings that the government should immediately fully fund the program.
Politics Nov 11 Supreme Court expected to rule on whether full SNAP payments must resume Resuming the program is a piece of the legislation adopted by the Senate and now headed to the House on to reopen the federal government.
Politics Nov 10 Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen The request Monday is the latest in a legal fight over how the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries should proceed during the government shutdown.
Politics Nov 06 Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP food aid in November The ruling gave the Trump administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though it’s unlikely the 42 million Americans will see the money on the debit cards they use for groceries that quickly.
Politics Nov 03 Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November That means grocery aid will resume for 1 in 8 Americans, though it has been delayed for millions already and the amount beneficiaries receive will be reduced.
Politics Oct 30 Judge questions the Trump administration’s plan to suspend SNAP benefits for millions During a hearing over a request by 25 Democratic-led states to keep the funding flowing, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani told lawyers that if the government can't afford to cover the cost, there's a process to follow rather than simply…
Politics Oct 30 WATCH: Johnson says House GOP ‘just fed up’ with the shutdown at news conference The speaker has kept the House out of legislative session for more than a month, a remarkable closure preventing other business during the shutdown.