Trump urged to use emergency funding to feed hungry Americans as shutdown continues

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Judges call on Trump to use emergency funds to feed hungry Americans, officials reportedly fume at Kash Patel for revealing foiled ISIS-linked terror plot, and NYPD still haunted by 1980s Halloween double-murder.

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1 | Judges call on Trump team to use emergency funds for SNAP food stamps hours before families face 'terror'

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2 | FBI and DOJ fume at Kash Patel for revealing foiled ISIS-linked terror plot before details were clear, report

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3 | Halloween double murder of two lovers in 1980s NYC was tied to the 'Son of Sam' killings — and still haunts the NYPD

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4 | NYC airports all face restrictions as weather and FAA staffing shortages during shutdown leave fliers frustrated

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5 | Melania Trump reopens White House to public now that East Wing is gone — but still won't talk about demolition for ballroom

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