Morning Brief

Federal judges ruled Trump must release billions in SNAP funding he’s illegally withholding. Despite court orders, millions of families lost food stamp benefits over the weekend as Day 34 of the shutdown approaches the longest in U.S. history.

Speaker Johnson criticizes Democrats for suing to obtain welfare data. Transparency advocates question why lawsuit was necessary.

850,000 workers without pay as Congress continues collecting salaries. Food banks report increased demand from federal employees.

Bipartisan concerns emerge over international taxation proposals negotiated behind closed doors.

Veterans face delayed claims processing and uncertain benefits as shutdown impacts critical services.

Shutdown puts statutory transparency timelines on hold indefinitely, raising accountability concerns.