The Shutdown No One Can AffordForty million Americans face losing food aid while Congress trades blame. The math of politics just turned human.
FROM THE NEWSROOMThursday, October 30th | News that moves the world, and you. Federal aid programs are running dry as the shutdown enters its second month. Stalemates, special interests, and shifting lines, today’s stories show what happens when policy meets pressure and principle takes a back seat. Government Shutdown Reaches Critical Point With Federal Aid Programs Running Dry
More than 40 million Americans could lose access to food assistance by November 1 as SNAP funding runs out and the WIC program nears collapse. Democrats have blocked a bipartisan spending bill thirteen times, while Republicans say the crisis is exposing political brinkmanship over policy demands. When politics drags on, it’s not politicians who go hungry. Read Full StoryCollege Associations Ask DHS to Waive Trump’s H-1B Application Fee for Academic Institutions
More than 30 university associations are lobbying to exempt themselves from President Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, arguing it limits access to foreign talent. Critics say it’s another example of elite institutions protecting their own interests while sidelining American workers. Special treatment isn’t reform, it’s regression. Read Full StoryCalifornia Voters Back Newsom Redistricting Plan Despite Concerns Over Democratic Process
A new poll shows 56% of Californians supporting Governor Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50, despite it dismantling the state’s independent redistricting commission. The new map could wipe out half of California’s remaining GOP seats. When “defending democracy” means rewriting its rules, something’s off the map. Read Full StoryQUICK TAKES
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Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Shutdown No One Can Afford
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