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Department of Agriculture told states late Saturday to, quote, "...immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025."
States that fail to comply with the directive could face penalties, including liability for overpayment.
Supreme Court Friday night granted an administrative stay, temporarily blocking a lower court order that ordered the Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits in full for this month.
The Supreme Court also said its order would last until the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit acted on the Trump administration's request and that court for a stay.
FedEx and UPS grounding their MD-11 aircraft could have an impact on holiday deliveries, aviation experts say.
The MD-11 aircraft are a small part of UPS and FedEx fleets, but carry thousands of packages each.
Mike Stangle of Aerodynamic Advisory says delivery impacts could depend on how long the aircraft are grounded.
UPS and FedEx say contingency plans are in place to minimize disruption in deliveries.
Aviation experts say holiday shoppers should plan to ship packages early to ensure gifts arrive on time.
The Actors' Equity Association, which represents more than 51,000 actors and stage managers, says a tentative agreement has been reached with the Broadway League, representing theater owners and producers, to extend a health equity fund.
The union's executive director, Al Vincent Jr., says that the three-year agreement saves the health fund.
It also makes progress toward, quote, our other priorities, including scheduling and physical therapy access.
The Broadway League says the health fund receives millions of dollars each year from Broadway production grosses that add to the total benefits contributions of the health fund.
The union says it will bring the deal to its members for ratification.
Broadway musicians are also in talks over wage increases, work rules, and health care.