How the government shutdown could impact benefit programs, food banks

For benefits programs like SNAP and WIC, the longer the shutdown, the more problems arise. Three of the last four government ...

What will happen to Social Security checks, benefits, programs during government shutdown

Wondering what will happen to your Social Security checks during the government shutdown that began Oct. 1? Here's what you ...

Commentary: Children will be hit hardest by federal government shutdown

A full federal government shutdown, our first since 2018, is now a reality. Legislators have yet to agree to pass any of the ...

How Government Shutdown Will Impact Social Security, SNAP, VA Benefits

The federal government is scheduled to shut down tonight at midnight if lawmakers do not pass a continuing resolution.
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SNAP benefit changes set in as government shuts down. How may food stamps be affected?

The government shutdown officially went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1. No immediate changes in SNAP benefits are expected. In the 2024 SNAP guidance, the USDA noted that “core programs of the ...

Trump Floats ‘Irreversible’ Cuts To Benefit Programs If Government Shuts Down

We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible, that are bad for them and irreversible," Trump said.

The Latest: Vote to end government shutdown fails as Democrats hold firm on health care demands

The U.S. Senate has adjourned with no resolution on how to reopen the government. Blame was being cast on all sides Wednesday ...
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Federal government phasing out paper checks for Social Security benefits

While some Social Security adjustments ebb and flow depending on the political ... Though Social Security isn't the only government program affected by the EO, it means paper Social Security benefit ...