What's the latest on the US shutdown?
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The US government shutdown has reached four weeks with no funding deal in sight. Over 40 million Americans risk losing SNAP food assistance as states sue the administration. Head Start programs for children and other services face imminent funding lapses. Food banks are overwhelmed as federal workers and families seek help. Lawmakers remain deadlocked, with bipartisan talks ongoing but no resolution yet. The Senate is adjourned until Monday, leaving millions in uncertainty.
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Shutdown may affect centers that feed children
- The Senate adjourned without voting on government funding, leaving the shutdown unresolved. 14s
- Over 100 Head Start early childhood programs will not receive federal funding due to the shutdown. 56s
- Head Start centers provide meals and educational support to children from low-income families. 1m 8s
- Many families in these programs also rely on SNAP or WIC benefits, which are also at risk of lapsing. 2m 22s
- Some Head Start programs are partnering with local food banks to help families if centers close. 2m 48s
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The Senate is adjourned until Monday without holding a vote on government funding. More than 100 Head Start early childhood programs won't receive federal funding beginning tomorrow, affecting education and meal services for vulnerable children.
Funding for Head Start, which provides education, childcare, and nutrition to nearly 65,000 children, is set to expire on Saturday. If the shutdown continues, 140 programs in 41 states and Puerto Rico will not receive operational support.
The government shutdown just hit the four-week mark as the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill. More than 40 million Americans could lose food assistance this weekend. Lawmakers continue to trade blame, and the positions of the two sides have not changed.
