Summary
The U.S. government is in its sixth week of a shutdown, affecting SNAP benefits and air travel. Lawmakers are hopeful for a resolution before Thanksgiving, as the shutdown started over health care funding disputes. Both the House and Senate need to pass a funding bill for President Trump to end the shutdown.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history, now in its sixth week.
- Around 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits, which are at risk due to the shutdown.
- Air travel is disrupted due to staff shortages as employees work without pay.
- The shutdown began over disagreements on health care subsidies related to the Affordable Care Act.
- Senate Republicans did not vote on a funding bill due to lack of support.
- President Trump and Vice President Vance insist negotiations on health care will happen after the government reopens.
- A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the restoration of full SNAP benefits, countering a reduction attempt.
