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Looking for an answer. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. President Trump calling for a way to legally fund snap as the courts rule it must be funded after it expired yesterday as 42 million Americans wonder whether they'll have enough money to buy food. Fox's Alexandria Hoff @ the White House.
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The president also added that even with legal clarification, some of these funds will be delayed. And the White House Economic Council director Kevin Hassett pointing the finger at Democrats as well. He says using these emergency funds rather than res. The issue at hand is risky.
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The idea that they're going to take our rainy day fund and spend it like what happens at three weeks.
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Yes, I'm talking about that delay in SNAP benefits. People will not be seeing those hit their accounts today, maybe even a week from now. As the president said that even once all of this is resolved or if they can tap into these USDA funds, the SNAP emergency reserve, that at that point it's then going to have to go to the states to disperse those funds.
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And the president saying on Truth Social that it would be his, quote, honor to provide the funding, unquote, if given the proper legal direction. A terrorist attack foiled in Michigan. The FBI preventing a Halloween attack, it says from happening. Fox's Jonathan Cerri, a top federal law.
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Enforcement source, tells Fox News that the people involved with this alleged plan to conduct a Halloween attack have possible ties to international terrorism. Sources familiar with the operation tell the New York Post authorities busted at least five people. According to the Post, round the clock FBI surveillance overheard the alleged plotters discussing plans for a, quote, pumpkin day, end quote, assault. But they could not agree on whether they were ready to carry out the attack on Halloween. And according to the New York Post, sources described the people arrested as homegrown radicals, one of them as young as 16.
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And those suspects do in court in the coming week. America is listening to FOX news.
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Former President Barack Obama out today, stomping for New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Mikey Sherrill and Virginia candidate Abigail Spanberger.
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Here in Virginia, it's former Democratic congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. She says that her lead in the polls here will deliver her a decisive victory Tuesday. Her closing argument, she's a moderate who works with Republicans while criticizing them on the cost of living and doge cuts in a state where there are more than 300,000 federal workers. Spanberger's Republican challenger, Lieutenant Governor Winston Earl Sears, points out that Spanberger refuses to support banning biological boys from girls locker rooms. The country's only other governor's race is in New Jersey, Republican Jack Cittarelli against Democrat Mikey Sherrill. Sherrill is setting high expectations for a race that some polls show is a tight one. New Jersey is a blue state. Meanwhile, Cittarelli will be campaigning in Central Jersey.
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Fox's Rich Edson in Norfolk, Virginia. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joining an informal meeting with ASEAN leaders at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit earlier today. Secretary Hegseth accusing China of becoming more aggressive in the South China Sea, ramming.
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And blasting water cannons at ships, and.
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Baselessly claim that there's trespassing going on.
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Unlawfully claiming jurisdiction over waters that are not theirs to claim.
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Now, the Philippines, who are a member of asean, has criticized China for aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, which China blamed on the Philippines. The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to Red Cross officials this week do not belong to any Israeli hostages that were from Israel today. At the time, a military official had warned earlier that Israeli intelligence suggested they did not belong to any hostages taken by Palestinian militants during the October 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel. I'm Paul Stevens. This is Fox.
This episode provides a brisk yet thorough update on key national and international news stories as of 2 PM ET. Topics include funding for SNAP benefits after legal challenges, a foiled terrorism plot in Michigan, high-profile political campaigns ahead of gubernatorial races, U.S.-China tensions in the Asia-Pacific, and a correction regarding remains repatriated from Gaza. Paul Stevens and Fox News correspondents offer concise reporting, direct quotes from officials, and timely analysis.
[00:02–00:56]
Federal courts mandate the U.S. government to fund SNAP after its expiration, impacting 42 million food-insecure Americans.
President Trump seeks legal avenues to continue funding and pledges support if given the "proper legal direction."
Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett blames Democrats for delay and warns of the risks of tapping emergency reserves.
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[00:56–01:52]
The FBI disrupts a plot in Michigan, believed to have ties to international terrorism.
At least five suspects arrested, one as young as 16.
The plan was allegedly referred to as the "pumpkin day assault," but plotters hesitated to follow through on Halloween.
The suspects described as "homegrown radicals."
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[02:16–03:08]
Former President Obama campaigns for Mikey Sherrill (New Jersey) and Abigail Spanberger (Virginia).
In Virginia, Spanberger asserts her moderate credentials and leads GOP challenger Winston Earl Sears in the polls.
Sears criticizes Spanberger’s position on gender-related school policies.
Tight contest in New Jersey between Republican Jack Cittarelli and Democrat Mikey Sherrill.
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[03:08–03:36]
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth meets ASEAN leaders at APEC summit, accuses China of aggressive maritime behavior.
Incidents cited include ramming and water-cannoning of ships.
China claims trespassing; Philippines and ASEAN denounce these actions. The situation remains volatile.
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[03:36–03:55]
Hamas hands over three sets of remains to the Red Cross in Gaza.
Israeli officials clarify the remains are not those of hostages from the October 7, 2023, attack.
Military intelligence had warned about a possible mismatch prior to the return.
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The episode maintains Fox’s signature urgent, matter-of-fact tone. The language is concise, news-driven, and features recurring attributions to officials and direct quotes. Updates are presented rapidly, reflecting the format’s “breaking news” and “hourly update” approach, giving listeners essential information without excess commentary or analysis.
Listen to get the full details and evolving coverage, but this summary covers the hour’s critical stories and perspectives.