Trump posted angrily on Obamacare, filibuster, Democrats, Biden while Senate GOP worked deal

President Trump wanted the Senate to end the filibuster, but the GOP leadership in the chamber cut a deal with centrist ...

A smile mandate? Target employees must greet shoppers within 10 feet

When a customer comes within four feet, staff are encouraged to ask if they need assistance or how their day is going.

States Scramble to Send Full SNAP Food Benefits to Millions of People After Government Shutdown Ends

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has ...

‘The community does care’: Residents can now apply for Hillsborough home repair assistance program

Hillsborough County leaders want to help residents repair their homes. Applications are now being accepted for the owner-occupied house rehabilitation program.

Senate Takes First Step Toward Ending the Government Shutdown

The Senate has taken the first step to end the government shutdown after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed ...

Food insecurity nightmare won't end with shutdown for millions trapped in food deserts

With Trump's Big Beautiful Bill quietly slashing SNAP benefits, some say food deserts could become America's next great civil ...
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Help and assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the DC region

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Local food bank copes for clients amid SNAP benefit pause uncertainty

In light of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, local nonprofit organizations are feeling the brunt of ...