Nov 04 WATCH: Senate meets as talks to end the government shutdown begin to intensify By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks. Continue reading
Nov 03 Watch 4:26 SNAP benefits will be partially funded as shutdown stretches on, White House says By Lisa Desjardins, Kayan Taraporevala With the federal government shutdown on its 34th day, the Trump administration said it will restart some food aid payments. That comes after two judges ruled the government must keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, running. But millions… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch 4:36 What the food benefit cuts mean for state aid systems By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Jenna Bloom In response to a court order, the Trump administration says it will provide half of the regular food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. To discuss what the decision will mean for SNAP recipients, Amna Nawaz spoke with Cindy Long,… Continue watching
Nov 03 Watch 5:05 How SNAP reductions are impacting local food banks By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris As the critical safety net for millions of Americans hits a breaking point amid the government shutdown, Geoff Bennett discusses the effects of SNAP reductions with Elizabeth Keever, the chief resource officer at Harvesters, a regional food bank in Kansas… Continue watching
Nov 03 What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the government shutdown By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide. Continue reading
Nov 03 Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November By Geoff Mulvihill, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press That means grocery aid will resume for 1 in 8 Americans, though it has been delayed for millions already and the amount beneficiaries receive will be reduced. Continue reading
Nov 03 WATCH: Senate meets to consider judicial nominations as shutdown enters Day 34 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Trump's comments signal the shutdown could drag on as federal workers are set to miss additional paychecks and as there's uncertainty over whether 42 million Americans who received federal food aid will be able to access the assistance. Continue reading
Nov 03 Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he "won't be extorted" by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear he has no plans to negotiate. Continue reading
Nov 02 Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families By Susan Haigh, Marc Levy, Associated Press With temperatures beginning to drop in areas across the U.S., some states are warning that funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown, now in its fifth week. Continue reading
Nov 02 Analysis: How much could the federal government shutdown cost the economy? By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact In past shutdowns, estimates of lost economic activity have reached into the billions of dollars. In the context of a $30 trillion economy, that’s not a lot. But on the margins, economists say it can have an effect. Continue reading