Let's talk about a legit crisis that's about to happen here in America. More than 40 million Americans are about to lose federal food assistance. 40 million.Losing money they get for groceries because of the government shutdown. Now, you've probably heard a lot about SNAP recently. It's an acronym for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, [music] the largest anti-hunger program in this country.There's been a lot of misinformation going around about those who receive SNAP benefits. So, here are the ...

It's going to be a really big struggle for my family and there might be times that me and my husband don't eat, but we've already talked about that and we would rather make sure that they're full and going to bed not hungry. My name is Amanda and I have six children. I work as a registered behavioral technician.With the government shutdown, uh my SNAP benefits are at risk. It's really important for my family. um to be able to have access to that.It is very supplemental. Having special needs kids is can be r ...

Joining me now is Kevin Hasset, director of the National Economic Council. Thank you so much for joining me on a very busy Friday. Thank you.>> I have to start by getting your reaction to the breaking news. These two federal judges rulings. One saying it's likely that the administration's suspension of SNAP benefits is unlawful.another ordering the administration to use contingency funds to keep those benefits from lapsing tomorrow for more than 40 million Americans. Will the administration comply and pay t ...

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SNAP Benefit Impact - Loss of SNAP benefits forces families to seek assistance from food banks [1] - Families express fear and uncertainty about providing for their children due to benefit cuts [2] Economic Hardship - Economic conditions and fear of going out to work exacerbate financial difficulties [2] - Concerns raised about affording Thanksgiving and general well-being [3] Government Policy Criticism - Federal government policies are perceived as unfair [3] - Individuals question how to "hang in there" with children amidst challenging circumstances [3]

680,000 folks in Oklahoma rely on SNAP benefits to help them. State leaders are calling for a special legislative session to find emergency funds. The need is real out there.The Salvation Army in Oklahoma reports so many people called looking for food help. The charity's phone lines crashed. Joining us now, Oklahoma State Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kurt.Thank you very much for joining us, Madam Leader. >> Sure, glad to. >> So, are you going to have that special session.You know, I I haven't heard that m ...

I have no news on when we're going to reopen, although the president seems to think that he has the thought of going nuclear, the nuclear option in the Senate and the filibuster. That was his post on truth social that we'll talk about in a moment here. But of course, lawmakers are gone, most of them.The Senate is now out for the weekend. Everybody is getting ready to go pass out, Candy. And.Tomorrow's a big day. November 1st. SNAP benefits begin to expire.Open enrollment begins for those seeking health care ...

So, what is a road to any kind of a deal. Because a deal has to at some point be made. Joining us now is Raymond James, Washington policy analyst Ed Mills.Ed, there's a lot of complex stuff we can get to, but I want to start off with a very simple question that I I don't know the answer to. Can they just come together for like a small bill and pass something so that food stamp benefits don't run out. I mean, millions of kids not being able to have food or afford food and families.That's a that's awful. And ...

So, we got something very important that we've been waiting for. Literally just handed to me. 15 pages.We've been waiting for this Massachusetts judge to let us know whether or not the federal government is essentially going to be forced to pay for SNAP benefits. We're just 10 hours and 10 minutes away from 42 million Americans losing this benefit. I want to bring in MSNBC senior legal reporter Lisa Rubin.Lisa, what did the judge say. So the judge Chris is saying that the defendants are obligated to use the ...

I want to bring in Delaware's Governor Matt Meyer. Delaware is one of five states declaring this impending crisis a state of emergency. Governor, thank you for being here.I know you were listening. Uh Rosa in Texas where they're preparing for this surge of need. The woman here in New York whose SNAP benefits are running out.She's worried about feeding her grandson. Is that indicative of what's happening in your state. >> Well, here in Delaware, it's a little different.Let me just first by saying as an Ameri ...