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Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits for Millions

11/1/2025

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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the government has "failed" Americans relying on SNAP as benefits are set to lapse during the ongoing government shutdown.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson clarified that Rollins' comments were aimed at Democrats.
Rollins blamed Democrats for the funding lapse.
Republicans admit using the situation to pressure Democrats into passing their budget bill, a move that jeopardizes SNAP benefits for over 40 million Americans.

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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the government has "failed" Americans relying on SNAP as benefits are set to lapse during the ongoing government shutdown.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson clarified that Rollins' comments were aimed at Democrats.
Rollins blamed Democrats for the funding lapse.
Republicans admit using the situation to pressure Democrats into passing their budget bill, a move that jeopardizes SNAP benefits for over 40 million Americans.