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Back from a week abroad, President Donald Trump threw himself into the shutdown debate, calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster and reopen the government, an idea swiftly rejected Friday by Republican leaders who have long opposed such a move.
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US judge blocks Trump administration from halting Snap benefits BBCTwo judges rule Trump admin must keep SNAP benefits in place as shutdown drags on Fox News'We're not going to let families go hungry': Food pantries focus on feeding community amid FoodShare delays Milwaukee Journal SentinelTrump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans The Gu
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Judge rules Trump's attempt to suspend SNAP funding is unlawful ABC NewsSNAP benefits must continue despite shutdown, judge tells Trump administration CNBCTwo federal judges require Trump administration tap into emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefits CNNJudge blocks suspension of Snap food aid during shutdown - US politics live
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A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration move to suspend SNAP food benefits to 42 million Americans due to the ongoing government shutdown was likely against the law.
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Democratic leaders are suing the Trump administration for ending food aid programs during the shutdown. They argue, despite the administration's claims, there are emergency funds available.
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