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Historic Shutdown: Food Aid Cut While Military Spending Soars

11/9/2025

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Jeff Zeleny of CNN notes the administration has not funded the food-assistance program for 42 million Americans while funds go to military and ICE payments.
The government shutdown has reached a historic length, prompting discussions on Washington Week With The Atlantic.
This decision is reportedly impacting the administration and Republicans.
Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic noted that Democrats appear more resolute after recent elections.

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Jeff Zeleny of CNN notes the administration has not funded the food-assistance program for 42 million Americans while funds go to military and ICE payments.
The government shutdown has reached a historic length, prompting discussions on Washington Week With The Atlantic.
This decision is reportedly impacting the administration and Republicans.
Mark Leibovich of The Atlantic noted that Democrats appear more resolute after recent elections.