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The Trump administration's proposal to withhold SNAP benefits from recipients in Democratic-controlled states has sparked legal challenges and raised concerns about food security for millions of Americans. Additionally, significant funding cuts to food banks have further exacerbated issues related to hunger and poverty... read more.
The recent government shutdown, lasting 43 days, concluded with a short-term funding bill that has raised significant concerns regarding healthcare provisions and economic impacts on vulnerable populations... read more.
On November 7, 2025, Congress faced significant challenges regarding federal funding and employee pay during an ongoing government shutdown, with Senate Democrats blocking a Republican bill aimed at compensating federal workers... read more.