White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for Trump’s visit to Navy celebration: AP sources

White House urged firing live bombs, not dummies, for Trump’s visit to Navy celebration: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House pressed U.S. Navy officials to launch 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy explosives during… WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House pressed U.S. Navy officials to launch 2,000-pound live bombs instead of dummy explosives during an elaborate military demonstration for the service’s 250th anniversary celebration that President Donald Trump attended,…

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Ester Pena shops at the Feeding South Florida food pantry on Oct. 27, 2025 in Pembroke Park, Fla. Feeding South Florida is preparing for a possible surge in demand as SNAP benefits for some people may end due to the government shutdown.

R.I.’s healthy eating program for SNAP recipients is under threat

By putting more resources in the pockets of vulnerable Americans, SNAP increases purchasing power and is good for the economy, infusing approximately $29 million each month into Rhode Island. Despite the government shutdown, SNAP recipients received their disbursements in October. However, starting in November, SNAP recipients in Rhode Island will have to forego their benefits…

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