Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Schiavone.
Chapter 2: What recent actions has President Trump taken regarding SNAP benefits?
President Trump says he has directed government lawyers to find a way to pay SNAP food assistance benefits, which are set to expire today due to the government shutdown. Trump made the announcement in a social media post after a pair of federal court decisions ruled the Trump administration must keep the benefits flowing. NPR's Sam Gringless reports.
Ahead of a Halloween party here at Mar-a-Lago, Trump wrote on his True Social platform, quote, if we are given the appropriate legal direction by the court, it will be my honor to provide the funding. The Trump administration has repurposed other funds to prevent U.S. troops and some federal law enforcement from missing paychecks.
But he said the administration would not use contingency funds for SNAP, a program 42 million Americans rely on. Even with Friday's court rulings ordering the funds to flow, it is unclear when that will happen. Sam Greenglass, NPR News, West Palm Beach, Florida.
With one out of every eight Americans relying upon SNAP for grocery bills, many have been asking how they can help during the government funding standoff. Charitable food groups recommend financial support to food banks or participating in mutual aid groups. Instacart is planning to offer customers on SNAP benefits 50% off on their next grocery order.
Any customer who placed an order in October using a Snap debit-style card will be eligible, and DoorDash is planning to waive service and delivery fees for Snap recipients in November. Several days after Hurricane Melissa pounded Jamaica with Category 5 strength, there's a desperate need for outside aid.
More than a dozen people were killed and there is serious damage and destruction across western parts of Jamaica. Cydia Brown waited in line for hours to get drinkable water. We need a lot of help. People are frustrated in getting gas.
Sometimes, you know, persons get into quarrels and fights because they are frustrated because the gas supplies are limited and the long lines.
The Five of the island nation's 14 parishes are without communication. 8 o'clock tonight, Eastern Time gave seven of the World Series. Last night, the Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1. Steve Futterman is in Toronto with the latest.
It'll be a seventh and deciding game as the L.A. Dodgers hold on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6 to even the series at three games apiece. L.A. scored three runs in the third, the key blow, a two-run single by Mookie Betts. Toronto scored its only run in the bottom of the third. After that, neither team could score.
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