What's the latest news on the government shutdown?
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The government shutdown has reached four weeks with no resolution in sight. Over 1.4 million federal workers remain unpaid, and more than 40 million Americans face imminent loss of SNAP food assistance. Lawmakers from both parties continue to blame each other, and no votes are scheduled to reopen the government. The shutdown is causing widespread hardship, delays at airports, and lawsuits from states over SNAP funding.
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Shutdown hits four-week mark as states sue over SNAP funding
- The government shutdown has reached four weeks, with no funding bill passed.
- Over 40 million Americans could lose food assistance if the shutdown continues. 7s
- Lawmakers remain deadlocked, with Republicans and Democrats trading blame. 30s
- More than two dozen states have sued the administration over the potential halt to SNAP benefits. 2m 36s
- The Secretary of Agriculture says she cannot legally use contingency funds to pay for SNAP during the shutdown. 2m 54s
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The government shutdown just hit the four-week mark as the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill. Over 40 million Americans could lose food assistance this weekend. Lawmakers continue to trade blame, and the positions of both sides have not changed.
Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are not being paid during the government shutdown, now in its 28th day. 40 million Americans are set to lose access to food assistance this Saturday when SNAP benefits are cut off. Congress remains deadlocked.
Federal workers, including air traffic controllers, are missing paychecks as the shutdown enters day 28. Food assistance for over 40 million Americans is expected to run out soon. Lawmakers remain at an impasse, and unions are calling for immediate reopening.
The shutdown is on its 27th day, affecting 41 million Americans who rely on SNAP. Air traffic controllers are missing paychecks, and military pay is at risk. No votes are scheduled to reopen the government, and pressure is mounting for a deal.
USDA states nearly 42 million Americans will not receive SNAP benefits as funding lapses. States advise recipients to prepare for budget adjustments. Lawmakers have proposed standalone bills, but no consensus has been reached.
Millions relying on SNAP may lose benefits as the USDA's funds have run out. A Senate bill to continue payments is uncertain. The shutdown is also affecting federal workers and small businesses, with both parties blaming each other.