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Podcast: Apple News Today
Episode: Food aid is cut in half for millions as the shutdown drags on
Description: The Trump administration says it will partially restore SNAP food aid to tens of millions of recipients. NPR reports there could be lengthy delays in receiving the benefits.
Californians are voting on new congressional maps that could decide control of Congress in next year’s midterms. Politico’s Melanie Mason explains how the issue is galvanizing voters and donors.
More than 30 states now have stand-your-ground laws on the books. Mark Maremont of the Wall Street Journal joins to discuss how those laws have led to an increase in “justifiable homicides” carried out by civilians.
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