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Central Valley Blue Star Moms send holiday care packages to troops

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**Central Valley Blue Star Moms Ramp Up Holiday Care Package Drive to Support Military Members**

CENTRAL VALLEY, Calif. (KFSN) — A local valley group is taking extra steps to ensure military members know they are supported both at home and abroad. The Central Valley Blue Star Moms are currently in the midst of their holiday package drive, assembling care packages filled with essentials and snacks.

The group notes that, in the aftermath of the recent government shutdown, the need for these care packages has increased. As a result, they are boosting the number of packages sent out this year and have decided to collect donations year-round to maintain steady support.

While care packages are typically sent overseas, this year some deliveries are staying closer to home. “Now we’ve determined that everybody needs to see some love from home. If you’re stationed in another state, you’re still away from home, you still deserve some love, you still deserve a package,” said Central Valley Blue Star Mom Jackie Trafton.

Recently, care packages were sent to sailors stationed at Lemoore Naval Air Station as part of this expanded outreach.

Action News spoke with one of the members helping to assemble the boxes, veteran Tim LoBretto, who understands firsthand the significance of receiving a care package. “I spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, so I know what this means. I try not to be too emotional, but receiving packages from home when you’re far away is really impactful. Typically, we open them up and share them with the people in our squadrons, detachments, and our units,” he shared.

The Central Valley Blue Star Moms continue their mission to support military personnel, reminding everyone that a little love from home can go a long way.
https://abc30.com/post/central-valley-blue-star-moms-send-holiday-care-packages-troops/18163310/

Sen. John Fetterman slams lawmakers fundraising amid shutdown: “I refuse to monetize the outrage”

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Senator John Fetterman has strongly criticized lawmakers who are focusing on fundraising while Americans endure significant hardships during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

As travelers face mass chaos at airports, families confront food insecurity, and many workers experience missed paychecks, Fetterman expressed his firm stance against the shutdown.

“I just refuse to shut our government down and hold our government hostage,” he declared.

For more insights, watch his full interview airing Wednesday on *CBS Mornings*.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sen-john-fetterman-slams-fundraising-amid-shutdown/

Senate advances funding bill with backing of 8 Democrats, paving way to reopen government

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The Senate has taken a significant step toward ending the longest government shutdown by advancing a funding bill.

This progress was made possible with the support of eight Democratic senators, highlighting a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation.

The advancement of the bill brings the government closer to reopening and restoring essential services to the public.

Lawmakers continue to work on finalizing the details, aiming to prevent further disruptions and ensure a stable funding agreement moving forward.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/senate-advances-funding-bill-backing-8-democrats-paving-way-reopen-government/

Rep. Glenn Ivey says “it’s pretty pathetic” that House will be on recess for 8th week

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Despite being in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the House of Representatives has still not reconvened and is not expected to anytime soon.

Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey of Maryland joins “The Takeout” to share his reaction to the ongoing situation.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/glenn-ivey-pretty-pathetic-house-recess-8th-week/

Mary Katharine Ham Goes After Children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel for Criticizing the Cutting of SNAP

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We certainly are plagued with Rachels: Rachel Maddow, Rachel Bitecofer, Rachel Zegler, and children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel, who, as we recently reported, was named by *Glamour* as one of its Women of the Year.

This editor admits to having seen only very short clips of Ms. Rachel, as that’s all he could stand. Despite having an audience of children, Ms. Rachel often dips into adult subjects, like politics.

As we shared in August, Ms. Rachel presented a video featuring a “starving” child from Gaza — who also happens to star in a slew of cooking videos featuring lots of food.

Speaking of food, Ms. Rachel is now educating children about the slashing of SNAP benefits because of the Schumer shutdown. Ms. Rachel has nearly 17 million YouTube subscribers.

Mary Katharine Ham wasn’t having it. Do Democrat senators watch Ms. Rachel? Because they’re the ones using SNAP benefits as “leverage.”

She’s no Mr. Rogers.

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**Editor’s Note:** The Schumer Shutdown is here. Rather than put the American people first, Chuck Schumer and the radical Democrats forced a government shutdown over healthcare for undocumented immigrants. They own this.
https://twitchy.com/brettt/2025/11/01/mary-katharine-ham-goes-after-childrens-youtuber-ms-rachel-for-criticizing-the-cutting-of-snap-n2421141

Food assistance to be halted as government shutdown drags on

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The Trump administration has announced that federal food assistance programs will stop on November 1 if the government shutdown continues.

This development raises concerns about the impact on millions of Americans who rely on these programs for their daily meals.

Elise Preston reports on the implications and potential consequences of this suspension.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/food-assistance-to-be-halted-as-government-shutdown-drags-on/

US, Canada consider reopening Keystone XL pipeline in trade talks – FT

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The Canadian government is considering pursuing a restart of the Keystone Pipeline as part of a grand bargain to ease some of President Trump’s tariffs on products such as steel and aluminum.

Canada’s Energy Minister, Tim Hodgson, shared insights into this potential move, highlighting ongoing discussions aimed at improving trade relations between the two countries.

The proposed strategy could serve as a critical step toward resolving tariff disputes and fostering stronger cross-border cooperation in the energy sector.
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4505036-us-canada-consider-reopening-keystone-xl-pipeline-in-trade-talks—ft?utm_source=feed_news_all&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=news

High Court of Justice rejects requests to delay Zini’s appointment as Shin Bet chief

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**High Court of Justice Rejects Requests to Delay Zini’s Appointment as Shin Bet Chief**

The High Court of Justice has rejected requests to delay the appointment of David Zini as the new head of the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet). This decision follows the government’s unanimous approval of Zini’s appointment, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

David Zini, the designated head of Shin Bet, was recently seen with Ultra-Orthodox Jewish soldiers from the Hasmonean Brigade after they completed their beret march at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City on August 6, 2025.

*Photo Credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90*

By SARAH BEN-NUN
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https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-869531