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Jacob Gardenswartz
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White House reporter/producer @scrippsnews.bsky.social‬

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"You have the ability to vote to release the Epstein files, and with it, deliver a promise the American people have awaited for far too long. We implore you to do so," they write.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Senator Schumer, from my understanding, has opposed this plan and this deal, and I support his position, because, again, we cannot rely upon this federal government," James told me. Earlier, she said Dems that backed reopening "decided to cede power" to the Trump admin.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
But Trump admin officials say they can't do that, arguing emergency funds are "only available to supplement regular monthly benefits when amounts have been appropriated for, but are insufficient to cover, benefits." USDA says it instead needs them for possible disaster aid
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October 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Democrats in Congress and at the state level have argued USDA has a legal obligation to use them, pointing to a CBBP analysis. www.cbpp.org/blog/th...
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The Trump Administration Can and Should Take Available Steps to Ensure SNAP Participants Get November Food Benefits
Nearly two-thirds of the funds needed for a full month of benefits are available in SNAP’s contingency fund and must be used when regular funding for SNAP runs short. The Administration must release those funds immediately, as SNAP law requires, to ensure that families can put food on the table next month.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM