Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state's military will assist families affected by a government shutdown that has halted federal food benefits. President Donald Trump stated that he would only negotiate if Democrats agree to end the shutdown. The situation continues to develop.
Key Facts
- California Governor Gavin Newsom is deploying the state's military to help families.
- The help is for families whose federal food benefits are paused due to the shutdown.
- Governor Newsom made the announcement on social media platform X.
- He mentioned the need to help Californians not go hungry.
- President Trump wants Democrats to end the shutdown before he agrees to talks.
- Trump specifically mentioned wanting to meet with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- The government shutdown has been going on for three weeks.
- This is a breaking news situation, meaning more updates are expected.
