CNN 5 Things SNAP Benefits Rulings, Disney Drops Channels, Gold Toilet Auction and more
Oct 31, 2025
Rulings on food stamp benefits steal the spotlight amid a government shutdown. President Trump's absence from a major summit raises eyebrows. A lawsuit exposes shocking conditions at an ICE facility near Chicago. YouTube TV subscribers face disappointment as Disney channels are dropped due to a contract dispute. And in a bizarre twist, an 18-carat gold toilet is set to auction for a staggering $10 million. These stories highlight a week filled with controversy and intrigue!
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Partial Emergency Funding For SNAP
- Two federal judges ordered the administration to use emergency funds to partially cover SNAP benefits for November amid the shutdown.
- The emergency fund only covers about $6 billion of roughly $9 billion needed, so payments will be delayed and reduced for many recipients.
Trump Signals Funding Flexibility
- President Donald Trump suggested the government could fund critical aid beyond the shutdown deadline, contradicting prior claims of no available money.
- He urged Democrats to side with Republicans to reopen the government instead.
Trump Misses APEC Summit
- Trump skipped the APEC summit in South Korea and left Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to represent him.
- APEC focused on supply chains and cooperation while leaders like Xi Jinping pushed for unity.