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U.S. Shutdown Hits 28 Days, Threatens SNAP Cuts

10/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. government shutdown reaches its 28th day and could become the longest in history if unresolved by Election Day, November 4, 2025.
Senate action is scheduled for October 28, 2025, after House-backed funding bills failed 12 times to garner the 60 votes needed for passage.
The shutdown has caused missed paychecks for federal workers and could trigger SNAP cuts for 42 million Americans starting November 1, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. government shutdowns of 1995-1996, lasting 21 days, stemmed from conflicts between President Bill Clinton and a Republican Congress over budget cuts, affecting 800,000 federal employees and costing $1.4 billion in economic activity. The current shutdown, ongoing for 28 days, mirrors this historical struggle, risking severe impacts on millions, including potential cuts to SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans.

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Story summary

The U.S. government shutdown reaches its 28th day and could become the longest in history if unresolved by Election Day, November 4, 2025.
Senate action is scheduled for October 28, 2025, after House-backed funding bills failed 12 times to garner the 60 votes needed for passage.
The shutdown has caused missed paychecks for federal workers and could trigger SNAP cuts for 42 million Americans starting November 1, 2025.

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