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Government shutdown threatens food benefits for 42 million Americans as Democrats and Republicans dispute emergency funding for the SNAP program before Nov. 1 deadline.
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The Trump administration confirmed last week that benefits will stop on Nov. 1, warning states that EBT cards will not be refilled "until further notice."
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CNN's Jake Tapper confronted Rep. Stansbury over the Democratic Party's stance on the government shutdown on Tuesday as millions face losing SNAP food benefits.
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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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Democratic-led states filed suit in federal court, arguing the Trump administration's halt to SNAP aid during the shutdown harms millions of low-income Americans.
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About 3.5 million people in Texas depend on SNAP benefits. Food banks in the state are planning for a surge in clients when those benefits stop going out Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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