2 h. ago Dem candidates lean on Obama in final stretch of campaign as Obamacare premiums prepare to spike

Former President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail this weekend in an attempt to shore up support for Democrats, while the government shutdown over his Affordable Care Act marches on.

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3 h. ago SNAP benefits run dry as shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in

On Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost access to benefits through the SNAP program as the government shutdown continues.

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4 h. ago Presidents once avoided shutdown travel. This term, Trump has been a frequent flier

Not counting his golf outings in Virginia, President Trump spent all or part of 14 days outside of Washington, D.C. during the first 31 days of the shutdown.

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4 h. ago As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.

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4 h. ago Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes

Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes  NBC News

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10 h. ago San Francisco, SFSU respond to federal government’s refusal to provide food aid amid shutdown, despite reserve

San Francisco, SFSU respond to federal government’s refusal to provide food aid amid shutdown, despite reserve  Golden Gate Xpress

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10 h. ago Klobuchar: Trump Is Using Starving People as 'Bargaining Chips'

Friday on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) declared President Donald Trump was using starving people as bargaining chips in the government shutdown. Cooper said, “I know you are supportive of the judge’s rulings today. The president is The post Klobuchar: Trump Is Using Starving People as ‘Bargaining Chips’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Trump: ‘I Do NOT Want Americans to Go Hungry’ — Seeks Way to Pay SNAP, Gives Out Schumer’s Number

President Donald Trump said Friday he has instructed government lawyers to seek immediate court guidance on how to legally continue payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid the ongoing government shutdown, as the program faces imminent funding delays while Democrats refuse to pass a clean spending bill. The post Trump: ‘I Do NOT Want Americans to Go Hungry’ — Seeks Way to Pay SNAP, Gives Out Schumer’s Number appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 h. ago Dem Rep. Smith: Filibuster I Want to End Means GOP Needs Dem Votes to End Shutdown

On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) stated that Republicans “need Democratic votes” to end the government shutdown “because of the filibuster,” and he still wants to eliminate the filibuster like he did back in 2021 The post Dem Rep. Smith: Filibuster I Want to End Means GOP Needs Dem Votes to End Shutdown appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 h. ago Uncertainty Persists for Americans Waiting for Food Benefits After SNAP Ruling

Judges on Friday ordered the federal government to continue providing food assistance during the shutdown. But benefits will still most likely be interrupted.

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12 h. ago Trump vows to ‘fund SNAP as soon as possible’ if court allows, blasts Democrats over shutdown delay

Trump is seeking a court ruling on SNAP payments during the government shutdown as 42 million Americans face uncertainty over November food stamp benefits.

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12 h. ago In Washington, D.C., Halloween is a chance for political junkies to make inside jokes and nerdy references in the form of costumes. For Ezra Andres

In Washington, D.C., Halloween is a chance for political junkies to make inside jokes and nerdy references in the form of costumes. For Ezra Andres-Tysch, the government shutdown itself is no joke, but at least his outfit could be. https://wapo.st/48WAy8L  facebook.com

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14 h. ago Hassett says Democrats have 'no plan' as SNAP benefits for 42M Americans hang in balance during shutdown

The government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as President Donald Trump and Kevin Hassett push to eliminate Senate filibuster rules.

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15 h. ago Anchorage offers support for residents affected by federal government shutdown

Anchorage offers support for residents affected by federal government shutdown  Your Alaska Link

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15 h. ago Trump faces critical point in government shutdown, SNAP cutoff

Trump, back from a weeklong trip in Asia, will have to confront how to handle deepening impacts from the shutdown on Americans.

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16 h. ago US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown

US courts rule Trump cannot suspend food aid during government shutdown  Al Jazeera

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17 h. ago Live updates: Impact of government shutdown on Bay Area, California SNAP benefits

Live updates: Impact of government shutdown on Bay Area, California SNAP benefits  ABC7 San Francisco

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17 h. ago Sen. Lisa Murkowski on SNAP benefits and the government shutdown

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sen. Lisa Murkowski about the possible loss of SNAP benefits due to the shutdown.

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17 h. ago Live updates: SNAP benefits set to lapse this weekend as government shutdown stretches into day 31 | CNN Politics

Live updates: SNAP benefits set to lapse this weekend as government shutdown stretches into day 31 | CNN Politics  CNN

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17 h. ago Shutdown freezes health projects for seniors as HUD chief blasts ‘Left’s healthcare hypocrisy’

Government shutdown affects 12,800 healthcare facility beds across 32 states, primarily affecting senior citizens and Medicare patients.

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