No deal in sight as shutdown standoff prompts SNAP uncertainty
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With the shutdown scrambling air traffic, prompting long lines at food banks and forcing people to work without pay, tempers are flaring. But President Trump made clear again he won't negotiate with Democrats on future policy decisions until the government reopens.
Breakdown
- The government shutdown is causing disruptions in air traffic, food banks, and forcing some to work without pay.
- A federal judge ordered the release of SNAP benefits, aiding nearly 42 million people after delays. 34s
- Democrats proposed reopening the government if Republicans extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for a year. 1m 3s
- Republicans rejected the proposal, and President Trump called for ending the Senate filibuster to pass funding. 1m 22s
- The shutdown is expected to continue as the Senate seeks a deal and the House remains inactive. 1m 53s