In a political landscape often overshadowed by larger national events, California's upcoming vote on Tuesday regarding the redistricting of congressional seats holds potential sway over the balance of power in Congress.

The curtain rises on the political stage once more as citizens across the United States prepare to cast their votes in the Nov. 4 election.

In recent months, a growing number of Americans have increasingly turned to food banks as a stopgap measure to make ends meet, a trend that highlights the expanding assistance gap faced by many households.

As the government shutdown dragged into its fourth week, President Trump found himself frequently on the move, traveling away from the political epicenter of Washington, D.C.

In an unprecedented intervention, two federal judges have mandated the Trump administration to allocate emergency funding specifically for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Since the governmental gears came to a grinding halt on October 1, President Trump has notably spent the majority of his time away from the hubbub of Washington, D.C.