2 h. ago Obama says it's 'like every day is Halloween' as he blames Republicans for government shutdown

Barack Obama campaigns in Virginia amid ongoing government crisis, delivering sharp criticism of Republican Congress and Trump's handling of the federal shutdown.

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8 h. ago In Washington DC, a hot dog stall symbolises the US government shutdown

In Washington DC, a hot dog stall symbolises the US government shutdown  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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8 h. ago Latest news on the Trump administration as government shutdown enters new month

Latest news on the Trump administration as government shutdown enters new month  CNN

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12 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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13 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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14 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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14 h. ago Government shutdown is bipartisan moral failure, says charity head

Government shutdown is bipartisan moral failure, says charity head  The Catholic Herald

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16 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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17 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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18 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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18 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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18 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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18 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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23 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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24 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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24 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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24 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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25 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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25 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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26 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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