GOP Blocks SNAP Bill, Benefits at Risk

In a standoff over federal food aid, Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic push to fund programs like SNAP and WIC, putting help for 42 million Americans at risk. With the government shutdown ongoing, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) faces the possibility of its first-ever payment interruption. Senate Republican leaders argue that approving relief bills one at a time could hinder compromise, while some Republicans like Senator Susan Collins advocate for using available funds to keep food aid going. Democrats and attorneys general are suing the administration to tap emergency funds. If the stalemate continues, tens of millions of Americans could be left unable to buy groceries by Saturday. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.