CNN 5 Things SNAP Fully Covered, Passport Policy Ruling, Obesity Drug Prices and more
Nov 6, 2025
A federal judge mandates full coverage for SNAP benefits amid a looming government shutdown. The Supreme Court upholds the controversial policy requiring passports to match sex assigned at birth. A jury awards $10 million to a Virginia teacher shot by a student, citing school negligence. Pricing agreements are unveiled by the White House to lower costs for obesity drugs. Additionally, a judge restricts federal agents' use of force in response to recent unrest in Chicago.
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Full SNAP Coverage Ordered
- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully cover food stamp benefits during the shutdown after the administration offered only larger partial benefits.
- The ruling affects tens of millions of Americans and responds to updated guidance the administration gave states.
Court Clears Transgender Passport Rule
- The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration's passport policy requiring sex on passports to match assigned sex at birth.
- The court called it attesting to a historical fact while liberal justices dissented over transgender and non-binary rights.
Teacher Awarded $10 Million After Shooting
- Abby Zwirner, a Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student, was awarded $10 million in a lawsuit.
- She alleged the assistant principal failed to act on concerns that the student brought a gun to school.