Donald Trump, shutdowns and The U.S. federal government
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With the country nearing the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the stalemate over federal funding has continued.
The White House said it's complying with a court order to pay SNAP benefits, after Trump said no benefits will be given until Democrats vote to reopen the government.
Here’s how to help SNAP recipients as the government shutdown delays benefits, from donating and volunteering at food banks to calling representatives.
Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with senators from both parties, Republicans and Democrats, quietly negotiating the contours of an emerging deal.
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
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Gwinnett teen steps up to help families impacted by government shutdown
When the shutdown began impacting families in Snellville, 16-year-old Jaeleon Hawkins-Jones decided to act. He started raising money through GoFundMe to provide food boxes for those affected in Gwinnett County. So far, his campaign has raised more than $1,500.
Stewart laid into Trump after he decided to throw a decadent "Great Gatsby"-themed party as millions faced losing their SNAP benefits.
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North Texas food banks see surging demand amid federal government shutdown, SNAP funding cuts
Late Tuesday afternoon, Dallas County and Dallas City officials decided to make a big donation to help North Texans struggling to put food on the table.
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SNAP update: Alabama sending $300 to needy families, $5M to food banks as shutdown continues
Gov. Kay Ivey announced she will use the state’s emergency fund to support food banks across Alabama as the federal government shutdown has suspended SNAP benefits. The governor will release $2 million to support eight food banks,