Food aid is cut in half for millions as the shutdown drags on

Про цей епізод

<p>The Trump administration says it will partially restore SNAP food aid to tens of millions of recipients. <a href="https://apple.news/AbFvIXm43RPyaJ6LR9GrFxg">NPR</a> reports there could be lengthy delays in receiving the benefits.</p> <p>Californians are voting on new congressional maps that could decide control of Congress in next year&rsquo;s midterms. <a href="https://apple.news/Ag07SeSNaSK-BtZCJ7r0ahg">Politico</a>&rsquo;s Melanie Mason explains how the issue is galvanizing voters and donors.</p> <p>More than 30 states now have stand-your-ground laws on the books. Mark Maremont of the <a href="https://apple.news/AX_5DbNOJSR6K-Aj7SxOUuA">Wall Street Journal</a> joins to discuss how those laws have led to an increase in &ldquo;justifiable homicides&rdquo; carried out by civilians.</p> <p>Plus, Trump makes a last-minute <a href="https://apple.news/A_yzR7K8uSteq7b8CSTqcYg">endorsement</a> for New York City mayor, a <a href="https://apple.news/Aei7Cpw_iSECIREKcu34mcA">historic museum</a> is finally here, and the <a href="https://apple.news/AlGJBAmWURb--E0bNuePOew">death</a> of a powerful former vice president.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.</p>