More than 1,200 flights canceled as airport chaos begins: ‘People are just fed up’ Los Angeles TimesAirlines cancel more than 700 U.S. flights as FAA-ordered shutdown cuts begin CNBCThe FAA is limiting flights at big airports. But passengers at small airports will feel the most pain CNNThese are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown AP NewsAs Airlines Cancel Flights, Travelers Seek Other Options The New York Times

Trump Administration Appeals Judge’s Order to Pay Full SNAP Benefits The New York TimesSNAP benefits: Trump admin seeks emergency block on order to pay food stamps in full CNBCWall Street Sounds Alarm on SNAP Cuts Amid Peak Shopping Season Bloomberg.comTrump admin asks appeals court to pause judge’s requirement that it make full November SNAP payments CNNCalifornians are beginning to see cash on their SNAP cards following major win against the Trump administration California State Portal | CA.gov

Food banks are in 'disaster response mode' due to shutdown and SNAP cuts, leaders say: 'The damage gets worse and worse' every day CNBCHow Families Are Coping with SNAP Cuts During the Shutdown The New York TimesAs millions of Americans struggle with SNAP lapses, food banks are swamped with demand NPRSNAP recipients go without food after benefits don't arrive NBC NewsWe followed four Americans as they navigated a week without SNAP The Washington Post

Schumer offers Republicans a deal to extend health care subsidies, end shutdown AP NewsDemocrats present offer to end shutdown as air travel situation gets worse CNNDemocrats make a new offer to end the shutdown, but Republicans aren't buying it NBC NewsSchumer, Dems unveil alternative shutdown plan, ask for 1-year extension to Obamacare subsidies Fox NewsDemocratic leader offers deal to reopen government with 1-year ACA tax credit extension CNBC

Nancy Pelosi Is an Icon. She’s Also Part of Democrats’ Two Biggest Problems. SlateNancy Pelosi’s Legacy as a Powerful Speaker in a Fractious House The New York TimesPelosi Was Among the Most Notable House Speakers The New York TimesFor almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi has served the American people and worked to make our country better. No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed – and I will always be grateful for her support of the Affordable XNancy Pelosi’s exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district AP News

Supreme court considering taking up case challenging legality of same-sex marriage The GuardianSupreme Court to weigh longshot bid to overturn same-sex marriage precedent CNNSupreme Court weighs longshot appeal to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide AP NewsSupreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same-sex marriage ruling abcnews.go.comPhiladelphia attorney urges same-sex couples to get married as Supreme Court reviews marriage laws CBS News

Trump opens the door for an exemption for Hungary on Russian oil sanctions PoliticoTwenty percent of flights could be cut if shutdown doesn’t end ‘relatively soon’, says transportation secretary – live The GuardianRussian Sanctions Risk Straining Trump’s Chummy Relationship With Hungarian Leader The New York TimesTrump heaps praise on Hungary's Viktor Orban in White House meeting abcnews.go.comTrump says Hungary's border stance keeps crime down, says Europe 'flooding' with migrants Fox News

Border Patrol commander admitted he lied about tear gas incident, judge says, as she restricts use of force by immigration agents in Chicago abcnews.go.comFederal Judge Blasts Border Patrol Boss For Lying, Extends Order Restricting Use Of Force Block Club ChicagoThe Trump administration’s ICE tactics in Chicago are finally raising alarms MSNBC NewsTranscript: How Kristi Noem and Gregory Bovino defend effort to ‘hammer’ protesters WBEZ Chicago‘The use of force shocks the conscience’: Judge issues sweeping injunction on Chicago tactics of immigration agents Chicago Tribune

The most conservative Supreme Court justices will likely join the liberals against Trump's tariffs, analyst says FortuneDid Trump’s Supreme Court Tariffs Brief Include a Strategic Blunder? The New York Times‘He’s going to push the limits’: Tariff skeptics don’t see Trump taking the off-ramp PoliticoWhat happens if the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs? More tariffs CNNTreasury official warns of widespread economic damage if Supreme Court rules against Trump's tariffs Yahoo Finance

Republican US Rep. Elise Stefanik is running for governor of New York AP NewsStefanik hit by GOP rival after launching NY governor bid PoliticoRepublican Rep Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor BBCKey Trump ally jumps into New York governor's race days after shocking Mamdani mayoral victory Fox NewsTrump loyalist Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor The Guardian