Federal Funding
SNAP benefits set to lapse Nov. 1 as shutdown drags on; states rush stopgaps
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With the U.S. government shutdown stretching toward a fifth week, the Agriculture Department says it cannot fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, putting roughly 42 million people at risk of a lapse starting Nov. 1. More than two dozen states sued to compel the Trump administration to use contingency reserves, while governors and agencies roll out emergency measures from food-bank support to state-funded bridge payments.
California faces impacts from federal government shutdown
A federal government shutdown is severely affecting California residents, from delayed benefits to missed paychecks. State leaders urge building a stronger local safety net amid threats from the Trump administration. California contributes more in taxes than it receives, forcing it to compensate for Washington's dysfunction.
Trump to meet leaders as shutdown deadline nears
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President Donald Trump plans to meet top congressional leaders at the White House as a potential government shutdown looms. Democrats are negotiating to avert the crisis, but critics warn of risks including a lapse in flood insurance programs. New Jersey Senator Andy Kim outlined Democratic efforts to find common ground.
GOP claims California diverts federal funds for immigrant health care
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Republican lawmakers have accused California of using a backdoor method to access federal funds for providing health care to undocumented immigrants. Democrats dismiss the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. The controversy highlights ongoing debates over state and federal health funding.