#federal-court

#federal-court

A federal judge indicated Thursday that she is inclined to order the Trump administration to continue funding the food stamp program, which 42 million Americans rely on. The Republican administration confirmed last weekend that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would run out of funding on November 1 due to the federal government shutdown, which is already the second-longest in history at 30 days, just six days shy of breaking the previous record.

Judge Michael H. Simon stated that the withholding of funds from humanities councils is likely unconstitutional, affirming Congress' exclusive power over federal funding.

Jessica M. Leslie, 34, was charged Friday with one count of criminal contempt after federal prosecutors accused her of leaking information about the secretive proceedings.

"Once Congress has passed legislation stating that a program like the Job Corps must exist, and set aside funding for that program, the DOL is not free to do as it pleases."

The judge determined that Abrego Garcia would only be able to travel between his home state of Maryland and parts of Tennessee, where his trial is being held.

"Everything I have worked for my entire life - to be professionally respected and successful, to be able to provide for my family, and to enjoy the twilight years of my life with dignity - is completely shattered."

New Yorkers deserve to control our own traffic patterns, keep gridlock off our streets and protect our clean air. Congestion pricing is the right solution to get us there.

The government has complicated student loan repayment with involuntary collections on defaulted loans, while confusion mounts over delayed income-driven repayment applications.

The president has the authority to seek changes to executive branch agencies, but he must do so in lawful ways and...with the cooperation of the legislative branch.