The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end.
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- The Supreme Court extended its order blocking full SNAP payments until midnight Thursday. 4s
- The court cited Congressional progress toward ending the government shutdown. 12s
- November SNAP payments remain on hold for tens of millions of Americans. 15s
- The government shutdown has lasted 42 days, causing missed paychecks and flight disruptions. 30s
- Lawmakers are preparing to vote on a funding package, with Democrats seeking to extend health insurance tax credits. 59s