Trump administration says emergency funds can't be used to keep SNAP benefits going

The Trump administration now says it won't use a contingency fund to pay SNAP benefits to about 1 in 8 Americans in November, a departure from earlier guidance announced before the shutdown.

Government shutdown drags on as missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for deal

The government shutdown stretched into Day 28 Tuesday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues.

Food banks are preparing for a surge as federal food aid could be paused in the government shutdown

SNAP benefits are set to pause Nov. 1. It’s the latest in a string of hardships placed on charitable food services.

Arizona food banks brace for rush as federal shutdown set to pause SNAP benefits

Local food banks are preparing to serve more people as the federal shutdown threatens to pause food assistance benefits for many Arizona households.

Government shutdown live updates as Vance set to meet with Senate Republicans

The government shutdown stretched into Day 28 on Tuesday as Democrats and Republicans remain locked in a stalemate as the toll mounts of the funding lapse. Follow live updates here.

Marsha Blackburn joins Senate Republicans pushing to fund SNAP despite shutdown

Sen. Marsha Blackburn signed onto bill to pay for food assistance for 42 million Americans until Congress can reach a deal to open the government.
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