Summary
The U.S. is experiencing its longest federal government shutdown, lasting 41 days, due to a budget disagreement over healthcare cuts supported by President Trump. The shutdown has resulted in unpaid federal workers and a temporary halt to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), affecting millions of low-income Americans. Recently, the Supreme Court granted an appeal from the Trump administration to block a court order to fully fund SNAP despite the shutdown.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government shutdown has lasted 41 days, the longest in modern history.
- The shutdown is due to a budget conflict involving healthcare cuts backed by President Trump.
- Millions of Americans, including 42 million relying on SNAP for food, have been affected.
- SNAP was temporarily halted for the first time since its start in 1964.
- Children make up 39% of SNAP participants.
- Federal judges ruled the SNAP freeze unlawful, but the Supreme Court allowed a temporary block on full funding.
- Federal employees remain unpaid, and there have been disruptions to air travel.
