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Senate prepares for another vote to end government shutdown
CNBC Television· 2025-11-07 16:45
FAA's mandatory flight cuts begin to take effect today as the government shutdown enters a record 38th day and we're watching the Senate. Let's get to Emily Wilkins in Washington with a look at whether or not Thoon's plan is going to work. Emily, hey Carl.Well, look, there is a lot of movement here on Capitol Hill, but it's not clear at this point whether a resolution is going to come anytime soon. So, we're hearing the outlines, the contours, if you will, of a potential deal. So, this would include partial ...
Democrats united on shutdown strategy, holding out for healthcare subsidies
MSNBC· 2025-11-07 05:30
We are now 361 days away from the midterms. Are you ready for that. Because there is still no end in sight right now for the longest government shutdown in history.Senate Majority Leader John Thun plans to bring the House passed continuing resolution to the floor again tomorrow. Three sources telling NBC that this time it will include a new expiration date and three fullyear spending bills. But the package does not include the Democrats central core demand, a commitment to extend expiring healthcare credits ...
‘The American people are hurting’: Senate Dem calls for end to government shutdown
MSNBC· 2025-11-07 02:19
and Democratic Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware. >> Senator, um I think Tuesday showed a lot of things, but one of the takeaways I had is that voters um are exhausted by the chaos in politics and they do prefer um candidates and and issues that are just clear and speaking directly to what is affecting them in their lives. Prices, flights, SNAP, affordability. So, uh let's just put the reduction map, the FAA reduction flight map up on the screen for folks. um everywhere from Anchorage. I mean, I want ...
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CNN Breaking News· 2025-11-06 21:06
Government Assistance Programs - A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to make full November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments [1] Legal and Regulatory - The court order impacts the administration's handling of SNAP benefits [1]
Trump struggles to process blame for election 'THUMPING'
MSNBC· 2025-11-06 05:19
So, Donald Trump and this bevy of MAGA Republicans are very comfortable lying to the public left and right. We all know that. But there are some lies that you just can't really get away with. >> For people that don't have 401ks or not invested in the stock market, they've seen their grocery prices go up. Inflation. >> No, you're wrong. They went up under Biden. Right now, they're going down. I mean, Trump has shown a remarkable ability over the years to convince large swaths of the American public of all so ...
Trump: No food aid money until shutdown ends
MSNBC· 2025-11-04 21:58
We're following that breaking news that in a new truth social post, President Trump says he'll fund the critical SNAP food assistance program that 42 million Americans rely once the quote radical left Democrats open the government. MSNBC's senior legal reporter, Lisa Rubin, is covering this for us. Lisa, a judge said something very different, and then the USDA just yesterday said, "We're going to at least partially fund this." >> So, what what is this.I don't know what this is, but if I were looking at this ...
‘There are children going to bed hungry’: Nonprofit leaders discuss America’s food crisis
MSNBC· 2025-11-04 03:16
SNAP Benefit Cuts and Delays - The Trump administration authorized reduced SNAP food benefits, cutting payments in half and significantly delaying them [1] - 42 million people are unsure how they will pay for groceries [10] - The administration's actions are considered unprecedented as no previous administration has failed to fully fund SNAP [9] Impact on Vulnerable Populations - Reduced SNAP benefits are causing hardship for vulnerable and poor people across the US, including those in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five US territories [5] - Families are struggling to secure their next meal, leading to increased insecurity and anxiety [5] - People are facing difficult choices between paying bills and providing food for their families [8] - The cuts disproportionately affect the working poor, children, and the elderly [13] Charitable Organizations' Response - Nonprofit organizations and other entities are working to compensate for reduced benefits through food drives and increased resources to food banks [1] - Catholic Charities USA and local Catholic Charities are addressing the needs of those affected, including federal employees who have been laid off [4] - These organizations are facing limited resources in addressing the increased need [4] Call for Unity and Action - There is a call for unity and bridge-building to address hunger in the US, devoid of partisan politics [13] - Stakeholders are urged to treat the issue with urgency and recognize the human dignity of those affected [14] - The situation is described as an urgent crisis for the country [6]
A Mamdani Win Would Be 'Catastrophic' for NYC, Rep. Mike Lawler Says
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-03 22:11
Day 34. What does this mean for the state of New York having at least some of these food stamps covered. And how long can the administration keep that going.Well, assuming they're talking about depleting the emergency fund, that's roughly $6 billion. And food stamps for an entire month under SNAP benefits is over 9 billion. So, you know, theoretically, this will extend benefits for a few weeks.But again, we shouldn't even be in this situation. This should have been resolved weeks ago. House Republicans pass ...