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Millions of people across the United States who rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to put food on the table are facing uncertainty as President Donald Trump has said he is withholding emergency funding until the government shutdown ends. Although two federal judges ruled that freezing SNAP payments is unlawful, Trump said he would withhold all SNAP payments until the shutdown concluded, in turn violating the court orders. However, the White House contradicted the president on Nov.
LOS ANGELES, CA – today, Friday, October 31, 2025, just hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to release emergency food assistance funds, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) demanded immediate compliance and condemned the administration’s refusal to commit to the ruling.
California’s Democratic representatives are warning that the ongoing federal government shutdown is worsening a health care emergency for millions of residents, with community clinics, hospitals, and patients bracing for funding cuts and coverage losses.
Rep. Mike Haridopolos has been averaging 15,000 steps a day during the shutdown, and his years of being a history teacher have come in handy.
With staff-led tours of the Capitol on pause until the government reopens, the Florida Republican has led more than 20 tours of his own this month.
“As a former history teacher, I love doing them, actually,” he said. “I love telling people the story of the building of the Capitol, some of the famous figures.”
The reaction from his constituents? The House floor seems bigger on TV.
CANCEL CULTURE — ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show amid pressure from the Trump administration is triggering widespread anxiety in Hollywood.
- In a letter sent Tuesday, a number of Southern California members of Congress sought information about a major enforcement action outside Gov.
At its meeting on Monday, August 18, the Pasadena City Council heard from Rep. Laura Friedman regarding her proposed legislation and future plans for the city. The council also listened to concerns from members of the public on issues ranging from immigration enforcement to housing policy.
Rep. Friedman discussed two bills she recently introduced: the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act and the No Mask for ICE Act.