Author: Karen Givens

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to deliver the full food stamp payment this month, rejecting the government’s assertion that only a partial payment could be funded, and the ruling raises immediate questions about legal authority, budgeting during a funding gap, and the human impact on households that rely on SNAP. The judge’s order forces the administration to release the full benefit this month even as Washington argues over money and process. That decision underlines a clash between courts and the executive branch about how emergency benefits should be handled when appropriations get tangled. For people depending on SNAP,…

The Federal Aviation Administration is cutting airline traffic by 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports, including those serving New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago, and this move will ripple across schedules, connections, and passenger plans. The FAA’s decision to trim flight operations at 40 major hubs by 10% will change how carriers plan daily schedules and how travelers experience airports. Airlines and passengers will need to adapt to fewer available departure and arrival slots, which could force tighter connections and different routing choices. Airports that handle massive daily volumes will see the biggest operational shifts, even…

The Trump administration’s cuts to domestic space institutions have left the United States less prepared to compete with China, and experts warn Washington needs to promote investment in space technology to protect national security and American leadership. The budget trimming and structural changes under the Trump administration targeted several domestic space programs, and those decisions ripple through defense and industry circles. Some experts say those cuts reduced capacity at a time when rivals are accelerating their space efforts. This shift forced policymakers to reassess how the U.S. marshals resources for the final frontier. China has been methodical about building an…

A federal judge found that ICE has been holding illegal immigrant detainees in squalid conditions at a facility near Chicago and ordered a set of remedial measures, including cleaning cells twice a day, to address sanitation and care concerns. The court ruling says conditions at the facility failed to meet basic standards of hygiene and safety, and it lays out steps the agency must take to fix the problems. The judge described the situation as unacceptable for people in government custody, and the order focuses on immediate, practical fixes. Those changes aim to reduce the health risks that arise when…

FIFA announced a new peace prize that it will present for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in the District, a move meant to connect soccer’s global reach with diplomatic gestures. FIFA said it is creating a peace prize and plans to hand it out at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in the District, a timing that ties the award to one of the sport’s biggest moments. The announcement frames the prize as a recognition that goes beyond competition and into global influence. The decision brings global attention to sports as a platform…

The Supreme Court showed clear skepticism on Wednesday about whether Congress gave the president open-ended authority to slap tariffs on foreign goods, and justices pressed hard on whether such sweeping power can rest with the executive branch alone. The high court’s questioning zeroed in on the balance of power between Congress and the president, with justices probing whether long-standing trade statutes were meant to let a president unilaterally impose broad duties. From a Republican perspective, that scrutiny matters because it forces a hard look at whether the tools used to protect American industries match constitutional limits. The exchange made it…

President Donald Trump is set to appoint Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director Dan Bishop to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, senior White House officials confirmed to The Federalist; Bishop, who served as a conservative stalwart in Congress since 2019, could start serving as U.S. attorney. Dan Bishop’s move from the OMB back into a frontline legal role signals a clear priority from the administration: put experienced conservatives into key law enforcement posts. Bishop built a reputation in Congress as a firm voice for conservative principles, and in the White House he has…

A UPS cargo jet crashed and burst into a massive fireball while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 in a sudden, destructive accident that immediately drew emergency crews and an investigation. The aircraft went down during takeoff, exploding on impact and sending flames and smoke across the airport perimeter. Initial reports confirmed at least seven fatalities and 11 injuries, and local responders raced to contain the blaze and treat the wounded. The scene left a charred stretch of tarmac and scattered debris where a routine shift turned…

Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherill won the race for New Jersey governor late Tuesday, beating back a challenge from Republican Jack Ciatarelli in a contest shaped by President Trump and the state’s rising cost of living. This outcome is a clear disappointment for conservatives who hoped for a change in Trenton, and it underscores how national figures and pocketbook issues can dominate state races. Republicans saw Jack Ciatarelli as a vehicle to argue for fiscal restraint and public safety, but the result shows those messages didn’t break through enough. The contest was tightly wound around two big themes: President Trump’s influence…

The national fight for control of the U.S. House has shifted to California, where voters are weighing a Democratic proposal that could erase as many as five Republican districts and blunt President Donald Trump’s moves to safeguard his party’s lock on Washington power. What voters see on the ballot in California this week matters far beyond the state lines. A Democratic-backed measure would reshape congressional districts in a way that could cost Republicans up to five seats, altering the arithmetic of the next Congress. That prospect has Republicans watching closely because a swing of a handful of seats can decide…