The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.

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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps, will be cut off for 42 million Americas beginning Nov. 1, including nearly 2 million in Pennsylvania and 500,000 in Philadelphia. Most recipients of federal food assistance are elderly people, families with children, and disabled people.

S.D., argued that the best way to ensure Americans don't go without food benefits and that federal workers are paid is to reopen the government.

Cape May County has approved $112,000 in emergency funding for community food pantries to address potential food shortages caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to provide financial support to seven food providers.

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans.

Vice President JD Vance spoke with reporters outside the White House on Thursday afternoon, when he rallied just five Democrats come forward and vote in favor of re-opening the federal government.

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an early SSI payment on Oct. 31 — before the next checks arrive

Rob Jetten would be the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister, but he must win the support of several other parties to form a government.

Nearly half say Trump and GOP are responsible for the shutdown, the poll found. Thursday marks the 30th day of the federal government shutdown and the American public has grown more concerned about the shutdown throughout the month and more disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the federal government,