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New Zealand Dollar drifts lower below 0.5650 as China’s Trade Surplus narrows in October

The NZD/USD pair is attracting some sellers near the 0.5620 level during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following a narrowing of China’s trade surplus in October and a disappointing New Zealand jobs report. Traders are also bracing for the flash U-Mich Consumer Sentiment survey scheduled for later on Friday.

Data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China showed that China’s trade surplus narrowed to $90.07 billion in October, down from $90.45 billion previously. This figure fell short of the forecasted $95.60 billion. Meanwhile, exports rose by just 1.1% year-over-year in October, missing expectations for a 3.0% gain. Imports increased by 1.0% year-over-year, a sharp decline from 7.4% in September and below the market consensus of 3.2%.

The narrowing of China’s trade surplus could weigh on the New Zealand Dollar, often seen as a proxy for China, given that China is one of New Zealand’s major trading partners.

Adding to the NZD’s weakness, New Zealand’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.3% in the third quarter (Q3), marking its highest level since 2016. This weak jobs report has strengthened the case for a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) this month, putting additional selling pressure on the NZD. Most economists now expect a 25 basis points (bps) reduction at the RBNZ’s final meeting of the year, scheduled for November 26.

On the US side, Challenger jobs data indicated a sharp increase in job cuts, suggesting a possible cooling in the US labor market. The report revealed that companies cut over 150,000 jobs in October, marking the biggest reduction for the month in more than 20 years.

Following the release of the Challenger jobs data, traders have ramped up bets on a rate cut in the US, which has weighed on the Greenback against the NZD. Trading in Fed funds futures now implies a 70% probability of a rate reduction at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting, up from 62% a day earlier, according to the CME FedWatch tool.

Overall, the combination of weaker Chinese trade data, a disappointing New Zealand jobs report, and signs of softening in the US labor market is influencing price action in the NZD/USD pair as traders adjust their expectations ahead of key upcoming economic releases.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/new-zealand-dollar-drifts-lower-below-0-5650-as-chinas-trade-surplus-narrows-in-october/

ICE Takes Down Dozens of Illegal Alien Truckers in Oklahoma, ‘Can’t Read Basic English’ [WATCH]

Federal immigration authorities arrested 70 illegal aliens during a two-day highway enforcement operation in Oklahoma, including 34 individuals operating commercial trucks without legal authorization, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The coordinated effort, known as “Operation Guardian,” took place in late October along the Interstate 40 corridor. This operation was conducted in partnership with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and marked the second major enforcement action in the state within a month.

This latest crackdown follows the Trump administration’s broader effort targeting illegal alien truck drivers operating under fraudulent or unlawful commercial licenses.

“For the second time in just the past month, the state of Oklahoma and ICE have banded together to bolster public safety along Oklahoma’s highways, identifying and apprehending illegal aliens who are in the country illegally and have been recklessly issued a commercial driver’s license by states like California, Illinois, and New Jersey,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Marcos Charles.

“Many of the illegal aliens arrested behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer can’t even read basic English, endangering everyone they encounter on the roads,” Charles added.

ICE reported that out of the illegal alien truck drivers apprehended, 26 had obtained Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) from so-called sanctuary states such as California, Illinois, and New York. Another eight were found driving commercial vehicles without any CDL at all.

Authorities revealed that the drivers and passengers taken into custody included foreign nationals from countries such as China, Guatemala, India, and Uzbekistan. Several detainees had prior convictions for violent crimes and other serious offenses.

ICE credited the success of the operation to Oklahoma’s participation in the federal 287(g) program, which enables local law enforcement to collaborate directly with immigration authorities.

This operation comes just weeks after a similar effort in late September, when ICE and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrested over 100 illegal alien truck drivers during a three-day sweep along the same highway corridor. That earlier operation uncovered suspects allegedly involved in crimes including human smuggling, money laundering, conspiracy to distribute cocaine, and illegal reentry into the United States.

The recent focus on illegal alien truck drivers follows a series of deadly highway incidents involving individuals found to be in the country unlawfully and driving without adequate language skills or safety qualifications.

In August, Harjinder Singh, an Indian national living illegally in the U.S., allegedly made an illegal U-turn on a Florida turnpike, blocking all lanes and causing a collision that killed three people after his tractor-trailer crashed.

In another October case, Jashanpreet Singh, also an Indian national unlawfully residing in the country, was accused of driving under the influence of drugs when he crashed into multiple vehicles on a California highway, killing three people.

Investigations revealed that Harjinder Singh did not understand basic English or American traffic signage. Meanwhile, Jashanpreet Singh was able to upgrade his CDL in California just days before the crash, despite emergency Department of Transportation (DOT) rules restricting such approvals.

In response to these incidents, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued new regulations tightening CDL requirements for non-domiciled drivers and enforcing stricter English language proficiency standards for all commercial operators.

Additionally, the Department of Transportation has withheld millions in federal funding from California for allegedly issuing CDLs to illegal aliens in violation of federal law.

ICE officials stated that the Oklahoma operations are part of an ongoing national initiative aimed at identifying illegal alien truck drivers and removing them from the roads to enhance highway safety.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/11/ice-takes-down-dozens-of-illegal-alien-truckers-in-oklahoma-cant-read-basic-english-watch/

Sherrill says she has a mandate as New Jersey’s next governor and will focus on affordability

**New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill Says She Has a Mandate to Make State More Affordable**

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill said Wednesday she believes she has a clear mandate to fulfill her campaign promises focused on making the state more affordable. The Democrat is also dialing back her criticism of Republican President Donald Trump—for now—as she sets up her administration amid Democratic victories in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and New York City.

Sherrill met with Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., at his statehouse office, where they discussed the transition. When asked if her double-digit victory over Republican Jack Ciattarelli signaled a mandate, the congresswoman responded, “Yes, I do, a big one.”

While Sherrill did not directly address how her centrist victory in a state that had been shifting to the right aligns with the election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor—a candidate favored by the Democrats’ progressive wing—she remained focused on her core message of affordability.

“The reason I was so focused on affordability issues is because my communities are focused on affordability issues and how they’re going to be successful,” Sherrill said.

She has promised to issue an executive order to freeze monthly electricity bills and aims to expand a program for first-time homebuyers.

During the campaign, Sherrill strongly criticized Trump’s tariffs, describing them as “a worldwide extortion racket,” and positioned him as a key foil in the race. Although she has not yet spoken to Trump, she expressed willingness to collaborate on bringing federal funds into the state—particularly for the Gateway rail tunnel project connecting New Jersey with Manhattan. The Trump administration froze funds for the project amid the government shutdown.

In defeating Ciattarelli, Sherrill flipped counties that had supported Republicans in the previous year’s presidential and gubernatorial races. She also performed strongly among nonwhite voters, winning about 7 in 10, according to the AP Voter Poll, which surveyed more than 4,000 New Jersey voters.

This is a promising sign for Democrats who have been trying to regain support among nonwhite voters after Trump made gains in this demographic in 2024. Sherrill captured about half of the state’s white voters, who comprise 7 in 10 voters overall.

The poll found that approximately 9 in 10 Black voters supported Sherrill, along with about 8 in 10 Asian voters. Hispanic voters were more divided, but around two-thirds favored Sherrill, while only about 3 in 10 voted for Ciattarelli.

Last year, Trump made inroads with Black and Hispanic communities in New Jersey, narrowing the Democratic margin from 16 percentage points in 2020 to just 6 points.

The poll also highlighted economic messaging: Sherrill won about 7 in 10 voters who said their family’s finances were “falling behind,” a group comprising roughly one-quarter of voters.

“What I saw was that our message was resonating,” Sherrill said.

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Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report.
https://ktar.com/national-news/sherrill-says-she-has-a-mandate-as-new-jerseys-next-governor-and-will-focus-on-affordability/5771071/

Death toll in fiery UPS plane crash rises to 9, with more than a dozen still unaccounted for

**Death Toll in Louisville UPS Plane Crash Rises to Nine, Search Efforts Continue**

The death toll from Tuesday night’s horrific UPS plane crash in Louisville has risen to at least nine, with more casualties expected as search efforts continue, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday morning.

“This is going to be a tough day for Kentucky after yesterday’s deadly plane crash,” Gov. Beshear wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “The number of those lost has now risen to at least nine, with the possibility of more.” He added that, at a reunification center, 16 families have already reported loved ones still unaccounted for.

A “significant” search and rescue operation was underway overnight and continues this morning, according to Beshear. His office is scheduled to provide an update during a press conference at 11:30 a.m. ET.

**Tragedy Strikes at Muhammed Ali International Airport**

The accident involved UPS Flight 2976, which was carrying three crew members and 50,000 gallons of jet fuel. The Hawaii-bound plane reportedly lifted off from the runway with one wing on fire before flipping on its side and crashing to the ground at Louisville’s Muhammed Ali International Airport around 5:15 p.m. Shocking video from the scene shows the aircraft exploding in a massive fireball.

**Community and Company Respond**

In a statement, UPS said it was “terribly saddened” by the accident and offered “heartfelt thoughts” to everyone involved. “We will work tirelessly with state and local authorities on response efforts,” the global shipping and logistics company stated.

Authorities urge anyone with missing family members connected to the incident to contact the reunification center for assistance. Updates will continue as new information emerges from ongoing search and investigation efforts.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/05/us-news/death-toll-in-fiery-ups-plane-crash-in-louisville-rises-to-9-with-more-than-a-dozen-still-unaccounted-for/

CNN’s Van Jones among those raising alarm at Mamdani’s instant ‘character switch’ after winning power

Lefty luminary Van Jones was among those raising alarm at Democratic socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s rage-filled victory speech, noting his instant “character switch” upon winning power.

A roaring Mamdani wasted no time claiming a mandate for his potentially budget-busting progressive agenda, even taunting former President Donald Trump as he rallied his fired-up supporters soon after Tuesday night’s victory.

Jones was quick to point out live on CNN that the 34-year-old’s triumphant demeanor was a far cry from the cool, calm, and collected candidate seen on the campaign trail.

“I think he missed an opportunity. I think the Mamdani that we saw on the campaign trail, who was a lot more calm, who was a lot warmer, who was a lot more embracing, was not present in that speech,” Jones told a post-election CNN panel.

“I think his tone was sharp. I think he was using the microphone in a way that he was almost yelling. That’s not the Mamdani that we’ve seen on TikTok and in the great interviews and stuff like that.”

“I felt like it was a little bit of a character switch here,” he continued, noting that the once “warm, open, embracing guy” had seemingly vanished.

The Democratic pundit, who served as an adviser in the Obama administration, suggested Mamdani would have been better off trying to appease New Yorkers who are wary of his agenda.

“There are a lot of people trying to figure out, ‘Can I get on this train with him or not? Is he going to include me? Is he going to be more of a class warrior even in office?’ I think he missed a chance tonight to open up and bring more people into the tent,” Jones said.

“He’s very young and he just pulled off something very, very difficult. I wouldn’t write him off, but I think he missed an opportunity to open himself up tonight and I think that that will probably cost him going forward.”

Mamdani, who will be New York City’s first Muslim, first South Asian, and first socialist mayor, declared victory about two hours after polls closed.

The Democrat carried 50.4% of the votes to independent candidate Andrew Cuomo’s 42%, with nearly 98% of precincts reporting, according to the city Board of Elections.

“The conventional wisdom would tell you that I am far from the perfect candidate. I am young, despite my best efforts to grow older. I am Muslim. I am a democratic socialist. And most damning of all, I refuse to apologize for any of this,” Mamdani declared during his 20-minute victory speech.

“New York, tonight you have delivered a mandate for change, a mandate for a new kind of politics, a mandate for a city that we can afford, and a mandate for a government that delivers exactly that.”
https://nypost.com/2025/11/05/media/cnns-van-jones-among-those-raising-alarm-at-zohran-mamdanis-instant-character-switch-after-winning-nyc-mayoral-race/

UPS plane crashes on takeoff from Louisville, Kentucky, airport, igniting huge fire on ground

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A UPS plane crashed on takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, igniting a large fire on the ground, officials said Tuesday.

The aircraft was departing for Honolulu when the crash occurred. Police responded to reports of the incident near the airport, specifically at the intersection of Fern Valley Road and Grade Lane, located at the southern edge of the airport.

The Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed injuries were reported in a social media post. Photos shared on social media showed a massive plume of black smoke rising into the sky.

Louisville’s police department posted on X that there was fire and debris at the scene and urged the public to stay clear of the area. Additionally, a shelter-in-place order was issued within a 5-mile (8-kilometer) radius of the airport.

Video footage from local television stations showed a large trail of flames and a thick plume of smoke extending from a parking lot as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned to 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.
https://whdh.com/news/ups-plane-crashes-on-takeoff-from-louisville-kentucky-airport-igniting-huge-fire-on-ground/

Only Reduced Food Stamps Benefits Will Be Issued, and May Take Months to Get To You

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Monday that it will pay about half of November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, the department warned that benefits could take months to flow to recipients. This update came in a brief submitted to a federal court in Rhode Island.

### Partial Payment Amid Shutdown

The USDA’s four-page report responded to U.S. District Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr.’s order. The judge instructed President Donald Trump’s administration to pay at least a portion of benefits to the 42 million people who receive SNAP assistance by the end of Wednesday, despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Notably, the USDA’s action did not clarify what would happen if the shutdown continues beyond November.

### Political Backlash

Leading Democrats in Congress sharply criticized the administration’s decision to pay only part of the monthly benefits. They accused President Trump of willfully denying food assistance to needy Americans.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said, “Providing partial benefits is not enough, is not compliant with the law, and it’s particularly cruel of Trump with the Thanksgiving season around the corner.”

### Judge’s Options and USDA’s Choice

On Saturday, Judge McConnell laid out two options for the administration:

– Pay partial benefits by the end of Wednesday using a contingency fund that currently has about $4.65 billion available.
– Pay full month benefits by utilizing other reserve sources, such as funds from the child nutrition program, by the end of Monday.

The USDA chose to use the contingency fund, giving the department until Wednesday to distribute benefits.

### Delays Expected in Benefit Distribution

Patrick A. Penn, USDA’s deputy under secretary for food, nutrition, and consumer services, noted that administrative hurdles in calculating and delivering half-month benefits could delay payments “anywhere from a few weeks to up to several months.”

According to the status report, USDA began the process of resuming payments on Monday to comply with Judge McConnell’s order. The report stated:

> “USDA will fulfill its obligation to expend the full amount of SNAP contingency funds today by generating the table required for States to calculate the benefits available for each eligible household in that State. USDA will therefore have made the necessary funds available and have authorized the States to begin disbursements once the table is issued.”

### Challenges in Processing Payments

While Judge McConnell acknowledged that calculating reduced benefits would take time, giving USDA until Wednesday if choosing the partial funding route, Penn said this timeline was insufficient. Some states have outdated systems for processing benefits, contributing to delays.

The federal government planned to provide updated benefit tables by Monday. States then need to send updated files to vendors who process benefits and load funds onto beneficiaries’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards used for groceries.

### A Lengthy Shutdown

Monday marked the 34th day of the federal government shutdown, which began October 1 after Congress failed to approve funding or pass a temporary spending bill. The U.S. Senate was expected to hold another procedural vote to advance the House-passed GOP stopgap bill that would fund the government at fiscal 2025 levels through November 21.

Democrats have opposed this measure to push for negotiations on expiring tax credits for Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance buyers.

If the shutdown continued past Tuesday, it would tie the longest government shutdown in history, from 2018 to 2019.

### Contingency Fund Dispute

Before October ended, the administration had claimed it was legally barred from using the contingency fund, originally intended for natural disasters and emergencies, to pay SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

However, two federal judges ruled on October 31 that the USDA could and must use the fund to keep SNAP benefits flowing.

Saturday marked the first lapse in benefit payments since SNAP’s inception during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty.

Program advocates and experts warned that users would experience delays in receiving November benefits as the administration worked to restart payments.

### Funding and Spending Breakdown

Interestingly, this stance was a reversal from a USDA shutdown plan issued on September 30, which explicitly called for using the contingency fund to maintain benefits.

SNAP costs the federal government about $9 billion monthly. While USDA did not use the contingency fund to pay regular benefits, it spent approximately $750 million of the original $6 billion during October:

– $450 million for state administrative expenses
– $300 million for block grants to Puerto Rico and American Samoa

For November, USDA planned to spend $450 million on administrative expenses and $150 million for block grants, leaving about $4.65 billion available to pay benefits.

### Child Nutrition Funds Off-Limits

Deputy Under Secretary Penn also explained why USDA chose not to use funds from the child nutrition program to cover the SNAP shortfall, emphasizing the importance of preserving that fund.

> “Child Nutrition Program funds are not a contingency fund for SNAP,” he said. “Using billions of dollars from Child Nutrition for SNAP would leave an unprecedented gap in Child Nutrition funding that Congress has never had to fill with annual appropriations, and USDA cannot predict what Congress will do under these circumstances.”

The child nutrition program supports school meals, summer meals for children, and summer EBT benefits for low-income families. The school lunch program alone serves around 29 million children daily.

### Democratic Response: “Not Acceptable”

Democrats expressed dismay at the partial funding decision.

Senator Patty Murray of Washington state wrote on social media:

> “Just now paying the bare minimum to partially fund SNAP is not enough, and it is not acceptable. Trump should immediately work to fully fund benefits under the law.”

Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the ranking member of the House Appropriations panel, called the situation “entirely avoidable,” accusing Trump of using hungry children, seniors, and veterans as political pawns.

> “Now, only partial benefits will be sent out late, and families will go hungry, while this administration continues to host lavish parties for their billionaire donors and political allies,” DeLauro said.

She urged USDA to “put politics aside and use the money they have available to ensure families do not go hungry.”

### House Speaker Defends Administration

At a press conference Monday, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson defended Trump’s handling of the SNAP payments.

He stated, “The president is desperate for SNAP benefits to flow to the American citizens who desperately rely upon it.”

Johnson echoed arguments by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that the agency was legally constrained from tapping the contingency fund if the underlying fund was suspended.

He blamed congressional Democrats for voting against the stopgap spending bill and noted that two judges who ordered payments to resume—Judge McConnell and Judge Indira Talwani of Massachusetts—were appointed by Democratic former President Barack Obama.

Judge Talwani ruled Friday that USDA’s pause on SNAP was illegal but gave the administration until Monday to respond before she considers forcing benefits to be paid despite the shutdown.

Johnson acknowledged the complexity of releasing funds:

> “It’s not as easy as hitting go on a computer. You’ve got to go through and recalculate partial payments to the 42 million recipients of the program. That puts a huge burden on states and on the feds to try to figure that out in short order.”

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*Reporters: Jacob Fischler, Shauneen Miranda, Florida Phoenix.*
https://flaglerlive.com/only-reduced-food-stamps-benefits-will-be-issued-and-may-take-months-to-get-to-you/

‘No words’: Expert horrified as Trump deports woman victimized by domestic abuse

The Trump administration left an immigration expert floored after deporting a woman who had gone to the police to secure justice against her husband for leveling death threats—despite Congress having created a visa program explicitly to protect people in that precise situation.

The case, originally reported by the Los Angeles Times, concerns an undocumented woman known only as “Carmen.” Carmen’s abusive husband came home drunk one night last summer. He pounded and kicked the door, threatening to kill her as her young son watched in horror. She called the police and eventually obtained a restraining order.

Months later, he returned and beat her again. Police intervened once more, and he was eventually deported, reported Rachel Uranga.

Thinking she had finally escaped his cruelty, Carmen applied for what is known as a U-Visa. This visa provides crime victims a way to stay in the United States legally.

However, according to the report, her application was left to gather dust. During a regular immigration check-in in June, Carmen was detained. Two months later, she was put on a plane with her 8-year-old son, who had just completed second grade. She was headed to her home country, terrified that her husband would find her.

Carmen is one of several deportees represented by a group of lawyers who, in October, sued the Trump administration in the Central District of California. The lawsuit challenges the detention and deportation of survivors with pending visa applications, some of whom have already been granted status to stay—and sometimes work—in the United States.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-deportation-2674261236/

AGs James, Tong other sue Linda McMahon and her department

**New York and Connecticut Attorneys General Lead Lawsuit Against Department of Education Over New PSLF Rule**

New York Attorney General Letitia James, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 20 other state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the U.S. Department of Education and Linda McMahon, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Department of Education.

Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in Stamford, is named in the suit concerning a new federal rule restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after ten years of qualifying service.

The lawsuit alleges that the Department of Education’s new rule unlawfully limits eligibility by disqualifying entire state governments, hospitals, schools, and nonprofit organizations if the government unilaterally determines they have engaged in activities disfavored by the previous administration. These activities reportedly include support for immigrants, gender-affirming health care, or diversity programs.

According to the attorneys general, this rule is not only unlawful but also politically motivated. They argue the rule intends to punish states and organizations that the administration opposes.

The PSLF program was established by Congress in 2007. Attorney General James emphasized its importance, saying, “Public Service Loan Forgiveness was created as a promise to teachers, nurses, firefighters, and social workers that their service to our communities would be honored.”

She added, “Instead, this administration has created a political loyalty test disguised as a regulation. It is unjust and unlawful to cut off loan forgiveness for hardworking Americans based on ideology. I will not let our federal government punish New York’s public servants for doing their jobs or standing up for our values.”

The Department of Education finalized the controversial new rule on October 31, with the rule scheduled to take effect in July of next year.

James and the other attorneys general warn that entire classes of public workers—including teachers, health professionals, and legal aid attorneys representing immigrants—could suddenly lose PSLF eligibility despite fulfilling all program requirements.

Highlighting current tensions, James pointed out that earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice sued New York over its “Protect Our Courts Act.” This state law ensures that immigration enforcement does not deter individuals from seeking justice in state courts. Under the new PSLF rule, the attorneys general contend that the administration could deem the “Protect Our Courts Act” as having a “substantial illegal purpose” and use that as grounds to deny loan forgiveness to thousands of New York public employees.

The lawsuit underscores that the new rule is flatly illegal. The PSLF law guarantees forgiveness for anyone who works full-time in qualifying public service. It does not grant the Department of Education authority to impose ideological tests or selectively target state policies or social programs while exempting federal agencies from similar scrutiny.

The group of attorneys general is asking the federal court to declare the new rule unlawful, vacate it, and bar the Department of Education from enforcing or implementing it. They stand united in their commitment to protect the promise of loan forgiveness for public servants nationwide.
https://westfaironline.com/fairfield/ags-james-tong-other-sue-linda-mcmahon-and-her-department/

STAT+: Is Canada about to lose measles-elimination status?

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On Friday, two federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund SNAP throughout the government shutdown. This decision ensures that benefits will not be interrupted during this challenging time.

Do you receive SNAP benefits? How are you holding up a few days into November? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out at snapeditor@statnews.com.

https://www.statnews.com/2025/11/03/health-news-measles-in-canada-fda-tidmarsh-leave/?utm_campaign=rss