Federal funding for LIHEAP, which helps millions of low-income households pay to heat and cool their homes, was held up because of the government shutdown.
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EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution
The action follows moves by the Trump administration last week to weaken federal rules protecting wetlands and streams and roll back protections for imperiled species.
Trump administration plans to review refugees admitted under Biden
The review, outlined in a memo obtained by The Associated Press, could sow confusion and among nearly 200,000 refugees who came to the US during that period.
What to know about Trump’s draft proposal to curtail state AI regulations
Trump and some Republicans say the limited regulations already enacted by states, and others that might follow, will hinder innovation.
Coast Guard policy change to call swastikas and nooses ‘potentially divisive’
USCG stressed that the symbols will remain prohibited. Updated policy seen by the service as way to strengthen reporting, investigation and prosecution.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP in November
The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump’s administration until Friday to make SNAP payments.
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
It’s not clear how much beneficiaries will receive, nor how quickly it will show up on EBT cards. Federal emergency fund has enough to cover about half the normal benefits.
Trump ordered to pay SNAP benefits; CT officials still want to help
The rulings didn’t stop CT state legislators’ demands to reserve hundreds of millions to shore up SNAP and other human service programs.
New Trump admin. rule bars loan relief for public service workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity
New rules give the US Education Department expanded power to ban organizations from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
How a 2018 SCOTUS decision led to meteoric growth in legal sports betting
The ruling is back in the spotlight after arrests of more than 30 people, including an NBA player and coach, in two cases involving poker games and Mafia families.
Democratic governors form a public health alliance
Gov. Ned Lamont is one of 14 governors who intend to share public health information, partly as a rebuke of the Trump administration.



