Nationwide SNAP benefits are officially halted Saturday as the government shutdown reaches one month. President Donald Trump says his lawyers are reaching out to the courts for clarification on how to legally fund the nutrition program, after a judge on Friday ordered the federal government to continue payments with emergency funds.
Trump issued a warning to Nigeria Saturday, accusing its government of allowing the continued killing of Christians. He posted on Truth Social that “the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria,” and said he has instructed the Department of War to prepare for possible military action.
Israel said Saturday that the partial remains of three individuals handed over by terrorist group Hamas the previous night do not belong to any hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed the report.