Reuters World News SNAP, Portland, Brazil's weapons and Japan’s bears
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Nov 8, 2025 Lucinda Elliott, a Reuters reporter specializing in Bolivian politics, discusses the political shift with Rodrigo Paz's presidency and his economic strategies. Graham Slattery, Reuters' White House national security correspondent, delves into the U.S. arms sale to Brazil's BOPE, raising human rights concerns. Alvise Armalini highlights Italy's booming gambling market and its social impacts, particularly in the south. Additionally, the podcast explores Japan's dramatic military response to rising bear attacks, revealing the factors contributing to this unsettling trend.
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SNAP Funding Blocked Temporarily
- The Supreme Court allowed the administration to withhold about $4 billion in SNAP food aid temporarily.
- The delay risks hurting one in eight Americans amid shutdown chaos and ongoing legal review.
Flight Cuts Rise With Shutdown
- FAA-ordered staffing cuts amid the shutdown forced airlines to cancel thousands of flights at major U.S. airports.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned reductions could reach 20% if the shutdown continues.
U.S. Approved Sniper Rifles To BOPE
- Reuters revealed the U.S. approved sniper rifle sales to BOPE, the Rio police unit central to a deadly raid.
- The sale, approved under Biden, highlights tensions between prioritizing violent crime-fighting and human rights concerns.