Reuters World News Food stamps, Canada's apology and US elections
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Nov 1, 2025 Joseph Axe, a savvy political reporter, digs into the implications of high-stakes elections in New Jersey and Virginia, suggesting they may reveal trends for the 2026 midterms. He also discusses a critical California ballot measure that could shift House dynamics. The conversation touches on recent layoffs impacting major companies, probing the dual role of AI in enhancing productivity while displacing jobs. Lastly, Joe addresses Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent apology to Trump over an anti-tariff advertisement.
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Court Orders SNAP Funding Pause Reversed
- Federal judges ordered the government to use a $5.5 billion emergency fund to keep SNAP benefits flowing.
- Judges demanded the administration report back on Monday, but it's unclear if payments will reach recipients by November 1st.
NJ And VA Races Signal 2026 Momentum
- New Jersey and Virginia races are being treated as early barometers for 2026 momentum by both parties.
- Losses in these usually-Democratic states would signal challenges for Democrats to mobilize voters in upcoming midterms.
California Proposition Could Flip Five Seats
- California's proposition would let Democrats redraw the state's congressional map and could flip five Republican seats.
- That shift matters because Republicans won the 2024 House majority by just three seats, making five seats decisive.