15 h. ago Charts illustrate the scale of SNAP as millions face potential benefit lapse

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as funding expires Saturday, leaving low-income families without food assistance.

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25 h. ago ‘It’s scary’: SNAP recipients brace for fallout as benefits vanish during shutdown

The government shutdown has frozen SNAP funding for 42 million Americans. Food banks warn shelves are emptying fast as states struggle to fill the gap.

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38 h. ago DE Gov. Meyer: We Could 'End the Shutdown and Fund Programs Like SNAP', But 'We've Got to Fight' on Health Care

On Friday’s broadcast of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) said that “lawmakers could decide to end the shutdown and fund programs like SNAP so governors like myself don’t have this problem. But then we’re going to have The post DE Gov. Meyer: We Could ‘End the Shutdown and Fund Programs Like SNAP’, But ‘We’ve Got to Fight’ on Health Care appeared first on Breitbart.

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40 h. ago Washington dysfunction is ruining the lives of millions of ordinary Americans

Government shutdown eliminates Affordable Care Act tax credits and SNAP benefits, leaving millions without health benefits or food assistance as Congress fails to act.

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40 h. ago Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.

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44 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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44 h. ago SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in

SNAP benefits run dry as government shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in  ABC News

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50 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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52 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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54 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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55 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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57 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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57 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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57 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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58 h. ago Two judges rule Trump admin must keep SNAP benefits in place as shutdown drags on

A pair of federal judges ordered the Trump administration to keep SNAP payments flowing during the government shutdown, averting a lapse in food aid for millions of Americans.

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59 h. ago SNAP benefits set to lapse this weekend as government shutdown stretches into day 31

SNAP benefits set to lapse this weekend as government shutdown stretches into day 31  CNN

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59 h. ago SNAP beneficiaries threaten to ransack stores over government shutdown

SNAP beneficiaries expressed outrage on social media over the government shutdown affecting food stamp benefits starting Nov. 1, with some threatening to ransack stores.

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60 h. ago List of Washington County resources shared to help residents during government shutdowns, SNAP pause

List of Washington County resources shared to help residents during government shutdowns, SNAP pause  WPXI

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60 h. ago Washington state Dems blame GOP for government shutdown; 1 million in state could lose SNAP benefits

Washington state Dems blame GOP for government shutdown; 1 million in state could lose SNAP benefits  Nisqually Valley News

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66 h. ago A judge to weigh in on SNAP benefits. And, Trump wants to resume nuclear testing

A federal judge is set to decide whether the Trump administration will have to find funds to keep SNAP benefits flowing. And, President Trump says the U.S. should resume nuclear weapons testing.

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