Millions at risk of losing food stamps in November

About 42 million Americans could be losing critical food assistance in just two weeks. Last week, the agriculture secretary announced the SNAP program, formerly known as food stamps, will run out of money soon because of the government shutdown. It's not clear whether the Trump administration will step in to find the money to continue paying benefits as it had with other priorities. More than a dozen states have paused accepting new food stamp applications as a result of the funding unknowns. Michigan is still accepting applications at this time.

• Oct 20
• 00:35

No Kings rallies held across the country

Thousands of protesters gathered in cities across the U.S. Saturday in an effort called the No Kings rallies, protesting the Trump administration's policies. CBS News has this report on the gatherings and reactions.

• Oct 20
• 01:58

President Trump asks Supreme Court to rule on National Guard deployment

President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for the National Guard to be deployed in Chicago . The emergency appeal comes after lower federal courts administration vastly overstated the need for federalizing the National Guard.

• Oct 20
• 00:32

Crowds gather at anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S., worldwide

Crowds hit the streets Saturday in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.

• Oct 19

U.S. military strikes a seventh alleged drug boat in Caribbean, Hegseth says

The U.S. military struck another alleged drug-carrying vessel on Friday, killing three people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, in the seventh known attack since last month.

• Oct 19

"No Kings" rallies draw thousands of demonstrators across Michigan

Thousands of protesters were out in the streets of Michigan on Saturday afternoon as part of the "No Kings" movement opposing President Trump's policies. Julia Avant explains what demonstrators are hoping to accomplish.

• Oct 18
• 02:19

Appeals court ruling on National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal appeals appeals court has now denied the Trump administration's effort to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois, but they can remain in the state under federal control.

• Oct 17
• 00:34

President Trump hosting meetings on war in Ukraine

President Trump is turning his attention to Russia's war with Ukraine with a series of meetings at the White House. CBS News has this report.

• Oct 17
• 02:48

FBI agents will get paid despite government shutdown, Patel says

The Trump administration will continue paying FBI agents despite the ongoing government shutdown that has frozen paychecks for nearly all federal workers, FBI Director Kash Patel announced.

• Oct 16

States jostle over $50 billion health fund as Medicaid cuts trigger scramble

States are battling for their piece of $50 billion in federal rural health funding, but it's not just hospitals vying for the money. Tech startups and policy demands are raising the stakes as Medicaid cuts loom.

• Oct 16

What's next in Mideast peace plan?

President Trump has received a lot of praise for his role in a historic moment celebrating a cease fire. But peace in the Mideast region is hardly secure. CBS News has this report

• Oct 14
• 02:32

Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages

President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.

• Oct 13

Appeals court temporarily blocks deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago

The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.

• Oct 11

Stress. Debt. Lack of justice. Federal workers detail impacts of shutdown.

Government workers say a prolonged shutdown would exact a severe toll, while affirming their commitment to public service.

• Oct 10

Signing a ceasefire deal

President Trump says he will travel to the Middle East next week, with a cease fire and a hostage exchange deal now agreed upon between Israel and Hamas.

• Oct 10
• 02:29

Chicago federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois

A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.

• Oct 9

Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown

A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.

• Oct 8

President Trump's proposal for WIC funding

President Trump wants to use money generated by the trade tariffs to help fund the food assistance program called WIC or Women, Infants, Children. This service provides food assistance to pregnant women, new moms and young children in need. However, his idea could hit a roadblock because tariff money goes into a general fund managed by the Treasury Department. Here's a rundown.

• Oct 8
• 00:31

Federal government shutdown continues, more votes expected.

There are two new plans to end the government shutdown as the stalemate enters day 8. The Senate is expected to vote on both plans. There's also a new threat from the White House about who is and who isn't going to get back pay. CBS News has this report.

• Oct 8
• 02:14

Illinois, Chicago sue to block National Guard, but troops already deployed

Illinois and Chicago have sued the Trump administration to block deployment of the National Guard to Chicago, though it was revealed in court that troops are already on the way.

• Oct 6

Supreme Court kicks off new term with cases on social issues, Trump policies

The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.

• Oct 6

Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.

• Oct 5

Pritzker says Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard members

This comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.

• Oct 5

Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace deal

President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.

• Oct 3

Federal government shutdown enters second day

Congressional action is not expected Thursday because of the Jewish holiday, but there may be a Senate vote Friday in another effort to break a budget logjam at the federal level. CBS News has this report.

• Oct 2
• 01:49

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