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The Senate failed for a 13th time to advance a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here.
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Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes
Despite a judge's ruling ordering the administration to fund SNAP benefits, President Donald Trump said that November's payments were likely to be delayed.
President Trump called on Republicans Thursday to invoke the so-called “nuclear option” and change Senate rules to allow legislation to end the 30-day-long government shutdown to pass with a simple majority vote.
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Live updates: Senate fails to reopen government for 13th time as SNAP battle takes center stage
The Senate on Tuesday failed to reopen the federal government for the 13th time, as the shutdown hit the four-week mark. It failed in a 54-45 vote. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
President Donald Trump posted on social media overnight, calling on the Senate to end the filibuster, a move that would allow Republicans to pass spending bills without a single Democratic vote.
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Michigan Senate approves $71M for food aid ahead of SNAP benefits pause
The Michigan Senate has approved putting $71 million toward helping feed families as federal food assistance is set to pause next month for roughly 1.4 million residents in the state. The supplemental funding bill approved by a 27-4 vote Thursday,
Trump wants the Senate to abolish the filibuster blocking legislation such as ending the shutdown. Here's why even his Republican allies keep it.
P resident Donald Trump on Thursday night urged the GOP to eliminate the filibuster and end a monthlong government shutdown and standoff between Republicans and Democrats. "Get rid of the Filibuster,