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Summary

A judge is set to decide if people can lose access to SNAP, which is a food assistance program. Lawmakers are under pressure to stop a government shutdown. There are talks about what it would mean if the U.S. starts nuclear testing again.

Key Facts

  • A judge will rule on whether access to SNAP benefits may be cut off.
  • SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and helps people buy food.
  • Lawmakers face increased pressure to end the government shutdown.
  • There is discussion about the U.S. resuming nuclear testing.
  • Nuclear testing refers to detonating nuclear weapons to test their effectiveness.
  • The government shutdown affects many federal operations and workers.

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