Democrats' Shutdown Pressure, SNAP Deadline, Nuclear Testing
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12 min
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2 min
Topics
Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Government shutdown enters day thirty with Democrats facing pressure as SNAP benefits end for forty-two million Americans tomorrow.
Notable Moment
Federal judge questions Trump administration's emergency fund claims, stating Congress intended to protect Americans from political shutdown games.
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