In the state of New Mexico, for example, where Senator Luhan is from, 21% of his constituents depend on the SNAP program. In Connecticut, it's a lower percentage, but still very significant, 1 out of 10. This program is a lifeline, and the administration simply wants to cause more suffering to people.It's cruel and it's stupid because kids who are hungry can't learn. Families who are worried about putting food on the table can't be productive. ...

Just days before 42 million Americans lose access to federal SNAP food benefits, Senate Majority Leader John Thun has blocked a Democratic bill to fund both SNAP and WICK, which is the lifeline for women and children and infants. Republican Senator Josh Holly has introduced a similar, more limited bill to fund SNAP until the end of the shutdown. But that bill doesn't cover WIC and it does not reimburse states for costs incurred while there is a gap in funding.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democr ...

In just three days on November 1st, 42 million people in this country will have their food assistant benefits known as SNAP cut off. That is because of an apparent violation of the law by the Trump administration. The federal government currently has roughly $5 billion in a SNAP contingency fund.It's there for emergencies and some argue required to be used in emergencies like this one. The Trump administration is not allowing those funds to be used because they want to turn up what Mike Johnson has called t ...

Democrats getting a little bit tight right now. Uh it's their constituents, a lot of them that uh in some of these inner cities that that going to need SNAP uh to survive and they're getting a lot of calls and the pressure is going to be put on them. A lot of people need to go back to work.A lot of a lot of young men that are on SNAP that uh should be working. >> Uh anyhow, >> wait. No, wait. No, no, no.Let's let's let that let's let that sink in. Mike. Uh, >> yeah.>> Tommy Tarville, >> a guy who held up th ...

So, starting this Saturday, 42 million people are at risk of losing federal food and nutrition benefits under the SNAP program. WICK, another food assistance program for women and children, could also run out of funds next week. More than two dozen states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP funding.And as Jackie mentioned, this comes after the USDA announced it would not issue November benefits because of the shutdown despite having a $6 billion contingenc ...

The last word with Lawrence O'Donnell who is back starts right now. Hi Lawrence. >> Hey Jen. Um I haven't taken any uh what animals that questions uh lately. Uh I don't remember them being too tough uh whenever I did take them. That's for sure. >> Me neither. We could pass those with flying colors. I'm fairly certain. But we wouldn't be given them so frequently. I don't think either. >> Uh it is. You're seeing madness at work every day down there. >> No question about it. >> Right. Thanks, Jen. Thanks, Lawr ...

There are two government programs at the center of the government shutdown. Obamacare, which has been the sticking point between Democrats and Republicans that is keeping the shutdown going, and federal food benefits that are commonly known as SNAP. It is about to run out of money because the Trump White House decided not to use emergency money to keep it going.That is a decision that Speaker Mike Johnson came out in support of today. And so far, both parties have made no progress in reopening the governmen ...

Evergreen. https://t.co/uDAIccy4PWGovernor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz):Every $1 invested in SNAP generates $1.80 in economic activity.It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry. ...

Joining us now, staff writer at The Atlantic, Tuloo Ola Ronipa, Punch Bowl co-founder and MSNBC political contributor Jake Sherman, former Montana Senator and MSNBC political analyst John Tester, and writer at large and host of the Bull Work Podcast, Tim Miller. He is also an MSNBC political analyst. Saloo, you write a piece about this entire situation entitled Trump is trying and failing to shield MAGA from the shutdown. You write, quote, "Farmers, a key constituency for Trump, are among those getting hurt ...

Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown is now the second longest in American history, impacting SNAP recipients and Head Start programs [1] - Millions of Americans relying on SNAP are at risk of losing food assistance, potentially disrupting or skipping November payments in states like Texas, New York, Missouri, and New Jersey [1] - Head Start locations are warning that their programs could be in danger if the shutdown continues into November [1] - Federal workers are turning to food banks for assistance [1] Healthcare & Obamacare Subsidies - The shutdown is centered around Obamacare subsidies, with many people seeing higher premiums [1] - The public, including a majority of Republicans and even Trump voters, supports extending ACA subsidies [1] - Lack of affordability and transparency in healthcare is moving beyond a crisis into a full-blown catastrophe [3] - A Kaiser survey indicates companies are paying an average of $24,000 per year for premiums, with $1,000 to $6,000 flowing back to employees [4] - Families making $140,000 a year may have to pay $6,000 to $12,000 in income for premiums [5] - Premiums are doubling, and there's a cliff coming, making it difficult to avoid renewing subsidies [11][12] Political Strategy & Messaging - The White House seems comfortable watching the situation unfold, with no immediate plans to offer a solution [8][9] - The Republican party has lost the capacity to articulate policy arguments at the national level [17][18] - The President is seeking $230 million in compensation for federal investigations [19] - The White House operates with a short-term focus, lacking concern for long-term implications [21][22][23]