Two federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must use emergency funds to keep SNAP afloat during the shutdown. President Donald Trump visited Asia, striking a trade deal with China. Speculation about a Trump third term heated up again, despite its near impossibility. And judges made consequential rulings regarding federal workers and voter registration.

Here are the top stories involving the U.S. government this past week.

SNAP crisis as shutdown drags on

Trump reaches deal with China while visiting Asia

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