USCIS has discontinued cheque and money order payments for immigration filings, mandating electronic debit via Form G-1650 for most applicants. This aims to enhance safety and efficiency, though it may pose challenges for international students and those without US bank accounts.

Michigan joined a multi-state lawsuit seeking federal contingency funds for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has halted the release of hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency preparedness grants, requiring states to prove their population counts before they can access the money, the agency told CNN. The agency contends ...