Obamacare subsidies
US Government Shutdown: 42 Million Americans Face Reduced Food Aid as SNAP Payments Cut by 50%
Nov 04, 2025 02:41 am CST
The ongoing US government shutdown has forced the White House to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by 50% for 42 million low-income Americans. Despite federal court rulings requiring the use of emergency funds, the Agriculture Department will not compensate for the shortfall, leaving one in eight Americans uncertain about affording groceries while political disputes over healthcare subsidies continue.
Government Shutdown Crisis: Democrats Accuse Trump of Weaponizing Hunger as SNAP Benefits Disrupted
Nov 03, 2025 10:50 am CST
The five-week government shutdown has disrupted critical SNAP food benefits for over 42 million Americans, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accusing President Trump and Republicans of "weaponizing hunger." Democrats demand Obamacare subsidy extensions in any funding deal, while Republicans seek a straightforward funding resolution, creating a political stalemate with no immediate resolution in sight.