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Economy Wednesday, September 23, 2026

  1. World heads into food crises 'blind' as U.S. aid cuts squeeze UN food agency, experts warn

    Climate shocks, conflict and a global fuel crisis, on top of surging interest rates and donor cuts, leave agencies less able to help those facing higher food prices.

    CNBC ·

  2. More Americans lose SNAP as Congress weighs food stamps’ future

    Tens of thousands of Americans continue to lose access to food assistance each month, even as Congress debates slowing down major cuts to federal food stamps. New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows more than 330,000 Americans lost access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…

    Stateline (States Newsroom) ·

  3. IRS and Social Security will see more employees quit without advanced leave, senators warn

    Senate Democrats warn employees will “inevitably leave” both agencies following a suspension of advanced leave, adding to deep staffing cuts.

    Government Executive ·

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