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For Trump, Who Has ‘Strong Feelings’ About Autism, the Issue Is Personal

The president delivered impassioned — if scientifically dubious — remarks about what he described as one of “the most alarming public health developments in history.” In choosing to unveil a report about autism in the Roosevelt Room of the White House — an august setting just off the Oval Office — President Trump sent Americans…

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NY Attorney General Letitia James to appear in court after being indicted in mortgage fraud case

What you need to know • Entering a plea: New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to appear in a Norfolk, Virginia, federal court at 11 a.m. for her arraignment on felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. She’s expected to enter a plea of not guilty to both. • Trump’s retribution…

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Latest news on the Trump administration as government shutdown enters new month

Where things stand  Shutdown impacts: Millions more Americans could be affected by the government shutdown as the calendar turns to November and federal aid programs run dry. Food stamp recipients face delays this month even after two judges ruled that the Trump administration must tap into emergency funds for the benefits. • Congress still at…

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Tensions mount as SNAP deadline set to hit

Tensions are rising in both parties as more than 40 million low-income Americans are poised to go without grocery assistance starting this weekend when the government shutdown hits the one-month mark. Families who receive financial support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would normally receive benefits on Saturday for November, but those funds aren’t…

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