"This morning, news broke that the Trump administration will not use emergency funds to pay out SNAP benefits to the millions of Americans who rely on them starting November 1. The benefits are set to expire as the government shutdown drags on, with Democrats and Republicans at an impasse over a series of funding bills for FY 2026 loaded with conservative policy riders."
"Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry. At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01. We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or reopen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can receive critical nutrition assistance,"
The Trump administration will not use emergency funds to issue SNAP benefits on November 1, causing benefits to lapse for millions who rely on them. The lapse results from a government shutdown as lawmakers remain deadlocked over FY 2026 funding bills that include conservative policy riders. The central dispute centers on extending Obamacare subsidies; without those subsidies, millions could face much higher health insurance costs. An official USDA notice blamed Democrats, accusing them of holding out for "healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures," language that scapegoats marginalized groups and may violate federal law. A proposed continuing resolution also failed after Senate compromise efforts collapsed.
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