A recent study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reveals that 2.5 million Americans lost their SNAP benefits in late 2025. The drop stemmed from a GOP megabill that introduced stricter work requirements and shifted costs to states, resulting in reduced resources for low-income families.

In another step toward increasing federal authority over local law enforcement in Washington D.C., a new Republican bill introduced on Friday seeks to grant Trump unprecedented extended power over the D.C. police. Coming on the heels of similar GOP proposals, it underscores the ongoing debate about balancing federal oversight and local governance.