Government Shutdown Impact on Air Travel - The Trump administration warns of potential "mass chaos," "mass flight delays," and "mass cancellations" in air travel if the government shutdown continues into next week [1][2] - The Department of Transportation reports that 46% of air traffic delays on Monday were due to staffing issues, significantly higher than the typical 5% before the shutdown [2] - Potential closure of certain parts of the airspace may occur due to insufficient air traffic controllers [2] Impact on Federal Employees and Food Assistance - Federal employees are facing financial difficulties, resorting to food banks due to unpaid work [3] - Despite a court ruling, President Trump indicates that SNAP benefits will be contingent on Democrats reopening the government [4] - The USDA is sending guidance to states regarding future SNAP payments, complying with the court's order [4] Political Developments - Bipartisan talks are ongoing in Capitol Hill, with some senators predicting a potential end to the shutdown this week [5] - The President is inviting Republican senators to the White House for breakfast [5]

Trump said on Truth Social SNAP benefits “will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!” https://t.co/MRbhtOr6xY (Photo: Aaron Schwartz via Getty Images) https://t.co/4QT3xlzQ7T ...

President Donald Trump further muddied the fate of SNAP with a social media post Tuesday suggesting he would not provide benefits until after the government reopened. https://t.co/KlocfXXJWr ...

Joining us now is Democratic Senator Alex Padilla of California. >> Senator Padilla, it is good to see you. I have to ask then, if Prop 50 passes tomorrow and it is successful, what happens next? What does that mean? Not just for California, but the country, >> right? No, I appreciate the question. Uh, look, I like the governor am very confident Proposition 50 is going to pass. And one just note that I think the viewers would be interested in. It's not if Prop 50 passes tomorrow then we go draw a new map. N ...

At Houston's Bush International Airport, a second day of massive lines and long waits. >> I was quite upset. >> 34 days into the government shutdown, delays are mounting for travelers from coast to coast with TSA officers and air traffic controllers calling out sick.>> That's crazy. And there's people outside, which is even crazier. So, I'm lucky to be up here.>> The Department of Transportation says 84% of delays yesterday were due to staffing, compared to just 5% pre-shutdown. Meanwhile, for the millions ...

Funding & Budget - A $20 million fund was set aside to aid food banks statewide [1] - SNAP, a 100% federally funded program, provides $90 million weekly to Illinois [1] - An extra $360 million monthly is needed, but currently unavailable [2] - The focus is on funding pantries to provide mostly dry goods [2] Food Security & Beneficiaries - 19 million people in Illinois, representing 146% of the state's 13 million population, receive SNAP benefits [3] - The state aims to prevent starvation among its residents [3] - Current funding is insufficient to meet the needs [1]

Government Shutdown Impact on SNAP Benefits - The government shutdown is forcing states to find ways to provide services typically funded by the federal government [1] - Illinois normally receives $90 million per week for SNAP benefits, which are 100% federally funded [2] - Illinois doesn't have the $360 million needed per month to fully cover SNAP benefits during the shutdown [3] - 19 million people in Illinois, representing approximately 146% of the state's 13 million population, receive SNAP benefits [4] Illinois' Response and Limitations - Illinois is using contingency funds, including $20 million set aside for food banks, to partially cover SNAP benefits [1][2] - The $20 million is insufficient to fully address the need, and will primarily support the distribution of dry goods [3][4] - Food pantries may not be able to provide fresh goods due to funding limitations [4] Political Implications - The governor believes Republicans will face consequences for the government shutdown [5][6] - A new NBC News poll indicates that 52% of Americans blame Republicans in Congress and President Trump for the shutdown, compared to 42% who blame Democrats [6] - The governor is engaging in conversations with voters, including those in traditionally Republican areas, who are expressing concerns about the impact of Republican policies [7][8][9] - The governor anticipates that the SNAP benefits issue will particularly resonate in rural areas with high food insecurity [10]

Government Response to SNAP Benefits - A Rhode Island judge ruled that the government must use contingency funding to continue SNAP benefits [1][2] - The Trump administration initially resisted, but responded to a court deadline [3] - The administration will use $465 billion (4.65%) from contingency funds to cover 50% of SNAP benefits for eligible families [3] Impact on Beneficiaries - Approximately 40 million people receive SNAP benefits in the US [4] - Beneficiaries will receive reduced SNAP benefits [3][4] - The full impact on families will take time to assess [4]

Live from Washington, D. C. This is balance of power with Joe Matthew.She will fund food stamps during the shutdown, at least some of them. Welcome to the Monday edition of Balance of Power on Bloomberg TV and Radio, as the White House now says it will partially fund SNAP benefits after being compelled by two federal judges. We'll get the latest on this day.34 of the government shutdown from Tyler Kendall at the White House will discuss with Republican Congressman Mike Lawlor of New York. And we'll have ins ...

White House is reversing course and it now says it will send partial payments this month to Americans who receive SNAP benefits. This is after federal judges took action. The USDA announced it planned to freeze payments because it ran out of money due to the shutdown, but two federal judges ruled on Friday that the White House must at least partially fund that program using its contingency funds.It could take a week or two for those funds to show up on SNAP cards. And across the country, companies are also ...