Sen. Hawley: Congress Must Stop 42M From Going Hungry

**Summary:**Senator Josh Hawley calls for urgent action to protect food assistance for millions of Americans amidst the ongoing federal government shutdown. If no solution is found, forty-two million people, including families, veterans, and disabled individuals, could lose their SNAP benefits starting November first. Hawley introduces new legislation to keep SNAP funded during the shutdown and urges Congress to pass it before the deadline, framing it as a matter of moral and practical responsibility. The standoff over the shutdown has become a contentious issue between President Trump's administration and congressional Democrats, with the Department of Agriculture warning that SNAP funds are running low and at least twenty-five states may have to stop distributing benefits. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.