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After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in history has ended. President Trump signed a spending deal to fund and reopen the government for 11 weeks. So what does this mean for SNAP benefits? Plus, the full Epstein files are one step closer to being released.

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Trump must fully fund SNAP benefits in November, federal judge orders

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Texas Gov. Abbott jokes about imposing a '100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' sources say

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