So, it has been just 48 hours since Republicans suffered pretty humiliating crushing defeats in elections lit literally all across the country. And when any White House experiences a humiliating defeat, and believe me, I've been part of those, the instinct is often most of the time to change the subject. I mean, roll out a new policy, hold a big event, make any announcement of any kind, basically to get people to talk about anything other than the absolute shellacking that you just took at the polls.But app ...

The Trump administration now says it will partially fund SNAP food assistance. This comes as we rapidly approach the longest federal government shutdown in US history. The White House made the announcement in response to a federal judge's order, but the Trump administration says the money will only cover about half of each eligible household's benefits for this. ...

Tonight, impacts of the government shutdown intensifying with key benefits on the brink of running out for millions more Americans. >> We expect to see a huge influx in people utilizing the pantry. >> The US Department of Agriculture says SNAP food assistance will stop starting November 1st for about 42 million people.That same day, open enrollment begins for the Affordable Care Act, and premiums are expected to reach record highs. Michaela Butler, a nurse, says she's concerned for her patients. We're going ...