Associated Press

At issue in Tuesday's election is whether the three justices will each serve another term, up to 10 years.

New Jersey has been a reliable state for Democrats in presidential elections, having not gone for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988.

The hearing came two days before the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The relatively low-profile off-year elections are headlined by the races for governor in New Jersey and Virginia.

Michael Vick's signing with the Eagles in 2009 sparked outrage among fans due to his dogfighting conviction. Some fans have moved on, but others remain upset.

Democrats have repeatedly voted against reopening the government as they demand that Republicans negotiate with them to extend expiring health care subsidies.

The Trump administration plans to act on a 1999 deportation order despite his murder conviction being overturned because Subramanyam Vedam also has a drug conviction.

President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he cannot run for a third term, citing constitutional limits, despite his interest in staying in the White House.

Most SNAP participants are families with children, more than 1 in 3 include older adults or someone with a disability, and 2 in 5 are households where someone is employed.

According to the Trump administration, funding will run out for the food assistance program that is relied upon by 42 million Americans to supplement their grocery bills.

The Philadelphia Eagles have perfected the "tush push" play, but opponents and officials struggle to counter it.

The FAA reported issues at Newark's international airport, as well as in Los Angeles, Texas and Florida. Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.