Millions of low-income Americans will see staggering cuts and delays to their food stamps this month due to the government shutdown. Tony Romm, an economic policy reporter at The New York Times, walks us through the last several weeks of chaos around SNAP benefits.

Anti-hunger groups and state officials have warned that the administration’s plans to make partial payments are onerous and could still result in severe harm.

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Companies that sell diamonds, plant sensors and wine all have one thing in common: They are weighing in against tariffs in a consequential case.

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The president has stretched the limits of his powers to help those at the heart of his agenda, not the many in greatest need.

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