Senator Elizabeth Warren warned that millions of Americans are facing hunger due to rising food prices and cuts to the government food-stamp program called SNAP. She urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with lawmakers to reverse these cuts and help families in need.
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Americans have spent an extra $22 billion on food because of rising prices and SNAP cuts.
Since July 2025, 5.2 million people lost SNAP benefits due to new program rules.
SNAP enrollment is at its lowest since 2019 and may decline further.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Trump in 2025, increased work requirements for SNAP and shifted more costs to states.
The USDA stopped its annual food insecurity report in 2025, calling it costly and political.
A study showed 10% of U.S. families lacked enough food, doubling the rate from 2020.
Senator Warren created a "food misery index" combining increased food costs and lost SNAP benefits, totaling over $22 billion.
Some experts link President Trump’s tariffs to higher food prices, adding about 2.9 percentage points to inflation.
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President Donald Trump showed his support for Senator Darline Graham at a rally in South Carolina. At the same time, political campaigns in Ohio and Michigan are becoming more intense ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Trump held a rally in South Carolina backing Senator Darline Graham.
Senator Graham is running for re-election and has Trump’s public endorsement.
Campaigns in Ohio and Michigan are active and competitive as midterm elections near.
Political rivals in these states have increased their attacks on each other.
The rally was part of broader efforts by Trump to support Republican candidates.
The article also mentioned other unrelated news topics alongside the rally coverage.
The midterm elections will affect control of Congress and local government positions.
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The Department of Education, led by the Trump administration, stopped trying to limit who can get student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This program helps people who work in government or nonprofit jobs by forgiving their student loans after 10 years of payments.
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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program forgives student loans after 10 years of payments for people in government or nonprofit jobs.
The Trump administration wanted to change the program by setting stricter rules on who qualifies.
This week, the administration dropped a legal fight to impose those new limits.
The Education Department will no longer try to block broader access to PSLF.
The decision means more people in public service jobs can keep using the program.
PSLF is part of the government’s effort to help workers in public service reduce student loan debt.
The outcome affects many borrowers who count on forgiving their loans for public service work.
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New polling shows Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff leading over Republican Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race. The poll was conducted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Jon Ossoff is the current Democratic Senator from Georgia.
Mike Collins is his Republican opponent in the Senate race.
A new poll shows Ossoff has a clear lead over Collins.
The poll was reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The polling data was shared by Tia Mitchell, Washington Bureau Chief for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
This race is part of the U.S. Senate elections in Georgia.
No specific numbers or percentages from the poll were provided in the article excerpt.
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Nearly one in 10 adults in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in the last year, according to a government survey. The number of people facing domestic abuse, sexual victimisation, or stalking has increased compared to previous years.
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9.6% of adults aged 16 and over in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in the past year, about 4.7 million people.
This is an increase from 7.8% or 3.8 million people in the previous year.
The rise is mainly due to a 2% increase in abuse by intimate partners, with little change in family abuse.
About 2.1% of people experienced sexual victimisation, and 3.9% experienced stalking in the last year.
In total, 10.9% of adults, or 5.3 million people, experienced at least one of these crimes.
Women were more affected, with 12.8% (3.2 million) reporting such experiences, while 8.9% of men (2.1 million) also faced these crimes.
Domestic abuse charities warn that the government may not meet its goal to cut violence against women in half by 2034.
These statistics come from the Crime Survey for England and Wales, based on more than 30,000 interviews done face-to-face.
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Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar said she must move out of her Washington DC home after federal agents searched it last week. The agents took phones, notebooks, and other items as part of a federal criminal investigation, but the government has not said what crime she is suspected of.
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Ilhan Omar's home was searched early in the morning by about 15 to 25 federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations.
Agents took 17 items including cell phones, notebooks, her husband's old camera, personal computers, and her passport.
Omar said the search lasted about five hours and started around 6 a.m. when agents knocked loudly on her door.
The government called the search part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation but did not specify any charges.
Omar has faced questions and doubts about her U.S. citizenship, which she obtained in 2000 after arriving from Kenya.
More than a dozen subpoenas have also been sent to her family members during the investigation.
Omar said she fears for her safety and that her home address might have been exposed, forcing her to move with her children.
President Trump has criticized Omar publicly, but denied involvement in the investigation. Former President Obama called the federal probe "so appalling."
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The article says the U.S. government is becoming too friendly with large technology companies, which may not be in the best interest of the public, especially children.
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The article focuses on the relationship between the U.S. government and big technology companies.
It suggests the government is not taking strong action against these companies.
There is concern about how this relationship affects children.
The government’s approach is described as "cozying up" or being too close to Big Tech.
The article implies this closeness could have negative consequences for society.
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Texas Congressman Keith Self said that he and his family are safe after a 17-year-old threatened to harm him. The FBI and police stopped the threat, and Self remains focused on his work representing Texas' 3rd District.
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Congressman Keith Self is from Texas and serves the 3rd District.
A 17-year-old made a threat to assassinate him.
Law enforcement, including the FBI, intervened to stop the threat.
Self and his family are confirmed to be safe.
Self expressed gratitude to the FBI and law enforcement for their help.
He stated he will continue his work representing his district.
The incident was reported on a Wednesday.
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A lawful permanent resident named Meng Ju Liu has sued the U.S. government because his application to become a U.S. citizen has been delayed for about 18 months without explanation. He is asking a federal court to force officials to finish processing his application and grant citizenship if he passes security checks.
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Meng Ju Liu, a Taiwanese national living in Ohio, applied for U.S. citizenship on April 25, 2025.
He has been a lawful permanent resident since 2002.
Liu's naturalization application has not moved forward for around 18 months with no interview scheduled.
The usual processing time for his type of application is about 9.5 months for most cases.
Federal law allows applicants to ask a court for help if their case is not decided within 120 days after the interview.
The government has not requested more information from Liu since May 2025 and is still processing his case as of May 2026.
Liu's lawsuit claims the delay is unreasonable and asks the court to order completion of background checks within 30 days and citizenship within 30 days after that.
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed raising the fees for citizenship applications by up to 80 percent.
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Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico invited Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate hosted by TMZ. Talarico said Paxton has not accepted previous debate invites as the November election approaches.
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James Talarico is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas as a Democrat.
Ken Paxton is the current Texas Attorney General and a Republican.
Talarico wants Paxton to debate him before the November election.
Talarico proposed TMZ as the debate host.
Paxton has declined or ignored past debate invitations from Talarico.
The debate is intended to help voters compare the candidates.
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President Donald Trump is holding campaign events in South Carolina to support Republican candidates. His goal is to boost their chances in upcoming elections as his own approval ratings have dropped.
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President Trump is actively campaigning for Republican candidates in South Carolina.
These campaign stops are part of a broader effort across the United States.
President Trump’s approval numbers have been decreasing recently.
The rallies aim to encourage voters to support GOP candidates.
The article focuses on political campaigning ahead of upcoming elections.
The context includes concerns about current political advertising and public reactions.
The news also touches briefly on unrelated topics like internet threats and local news.
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A federal judge in California stopped most Department of Homeland Security (DHS) activities aimed at investigating voter fraud in nine states. The judge ruled that DHS cannot carry out election-related field work, such as interviews, in those states.
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The ruling came from U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín.
The judge was appointed during President Biden's administration.
DHS field operations targeted voter fraud investigations.
The restriction applies to nine states, including California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, and Pennsylvania.
DHS is barred from elections-related field operations and interviews in these states.
The ruling was issued on a Wednesday (exact date not provided).
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Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed took part in their final debate for the Michigan Senate race. They discussed their loyalties and campaign positions as they competed for voter support.
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Mike Rogers is the Republican candidate for the Michigan Senate seat.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic candidate running against Rogers.
The debate was the last one before the Senate election in Michigan.
Both candidates challenged each other's loyalties during the debate.
The debate covered important campaign issues relevant to Michigan voters.
The event was covered by CBS News with reports and video highlights.
This debate is part of the efforts to inform voters ahead of the Senate election.
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Fake polls are stirring controversy in U.S. politics as the midterm elections approach. The article also discusses close Senate races in Minnesota, recent political updates in Texas and South Carolina, and President Donald Trump’s campaign events in red states.
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Fake polling data is causing concern among both major political parties.
The midterm elections are nearing, increasing attention on polling accuracy.
The Minnesota Senate race is becoming more competitive.
Political developments are occurring in Texas and South Carolina.
President Donald Trump is actively campaigning in conservative, or "red," states.
The Hill’s Bill Sammon and Decision Desk HQ’s chief elections analyst are providing coverage and analysis.
The controversy involves questions about the reliability of polling information used during campaigns.
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A Florida police officer, Brian Louis Sguros, is accused of stealing the identity and home of a man he found dead during a welfare check in 2022. Sguros reportedly used the man's identity to take control of the property, renovate it, and tried to claim ownership before the true heirs reclaimed it.
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Brian Louis Sguros, a Lauderhill police officer, found Dennis West dead in July 2022.
Sguros falsely claimed West had no family and posed as his friend to the medical examiner’s office.
He paid West’s home taxes and utilities, using West’s ID to get city permits for repairs.
Sguros spent over $210,000 of his own money repairing the house between 2022 and 2025.
He accessed West’s personal information using law enforcement databases without permission.
In 2025, Sguros and his spouse tried to claim legal ownership of the house with the property appraiser.
The scam was discovered when a real estate company bought the home from West’s heirs and confronted Sguros.
Sguros was charged with official misconduct and criminal use of a deceased person’s ID and was released on bond.
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Candidates for Senate seats in Michigan and Kansas debated on Wednesday night as they make final efforts before the upcoming midterm elections in 10 days. President Donald Trump is traveling to Iowa to campaign and support candidates during this final stretch.
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Senate candidates in Michigan and Kansas held debates on Wednesday night.
The debate in Michigan featured former Rep. Mike Rogers (Republican) and Abdul El-Sayed (Democrat).
Rogers questioned El-Sayed about alleged connections to the Muslim Brotherhood.
The debates were part of the final campaign efforts before the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump is visiting Iowa to campaign for candidates.
The midterm elections will take place in 10 days.
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Two recent polls show President Donald Trump’s approval rating at record lows of 32 percent and 36 percent among U.S. adults and likely voters. Democrats lead Republicans by about 10 points in national congressional ballot measures as the November midterm elections approach.
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CNN/SSRS poll reports 32% approval for President Trump among U.S. adults.
The New York Times/Siena University poll shows 36% approval among likely voters.
Democrats lead Republicans by 10-11 points in national congressional ballot measures in both polls.
Economic dissatisfaction, including concerns about inflation and gas prices, affects voter opinions.
President Trump’s approval is seven points lower than before the 2018 midterms.
Approval among Republicans dropped from 88% in February 2025 to 74% in the latest poll.
Independent voters largely disapprove of Trump’s performance.
Both polls surveyed thousands of Americans in mid-October with a small margin of error.
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The article argues that not all immigration enforcement actions by President Trump's administration should be opposed. It suggests there are some immigration policies that everyone can agree on, regardless of political views.
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The article focuses on immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration.
It claims there are certain immigration measures that have broad support.
It suggests that critics should not reject all immigration policies outright.
The article implies some policies may be reasonable or effective.
It encourages a more balanced view of immigration enforcement actions.
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Military fighter jets intercepted a small plane that entered restricted airspace over Clemson, South Carolina, while President Donald Trump was holding a rally nearby. The plane was monitored until it landed safely, and violating such airspace restrictions can lead to legal consequences.
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Fighter jets, specifically F-16s, were sent to intercept a plane over Clemson on Wednesday afternoon.
The plane entered temporary flight restrictions set due to President Trump’s rally at Clemson University.
Temporary flight restrictions protect areas during events involving high-profile figures to ensure safety.
NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) oversees these interceptions and enforces rules.
The intercepted plane was allowed to land safely at a nearby airfield after being monitored.
Violating airspace restrictions can result in federal enforcement actions upon landing.
Similar interceptions have happened recently on President Trump’s campaign trips in Ohio and Illinois.
The FAA issues Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) to pilots about these flight restrictions.
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Some U.S. states are expected to have different parties win the governor and Senate races in the 2024 elections. Polls show a possible split, meaning voters might choose a Democrat for one office and a Republican for the other in several states.
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Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988 or a Democratic governor since 1990.
Current polls show Democrat James Talarico slightly leading Republican Ken Paxton for Senate in Texas.
Republican Governor Greg Abbott is leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race.
Seven states are likely to have different parties winning governor and Senate races, including New Hampshire, Georgia, Alaska, Kansas, South Carolina, Nebraska, and Maine.
In New Hampshire, Democrats are favored for Senate, Republicans for governor.
In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is favored, but the governor’s race is uncertain.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to control the Senate; some key races could decide this balance.
Polls show voters often pick candidates from different parties for governor and Senate, a phenomenon called “ticket-splitting.”
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