House Members During Shutdown; Trump Visits Asia; US Military Buildup in Caribbean
Episode
14 min
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2 min
Topics
Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Government shutdown enters fourth week as House members hold town halls, Trump begins Asia trip, and US escalates military presence in Caribbean near Venezuela.
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Central Texas Food Bank CEO explains they cannot replace $44 million in lost SNAP benefits, currently spending $1.3 million monthly to address increased need.
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