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SNAP benefits will halt in November if the federal government shutdown continues. How it will affect people in Michigan.

The emergency funding for the program formerly known as food stamps would help 1.4 million Michigan residents who face losing food assistance in November as the federal government remains shut down.

Local food banks are preparing to serve more people as the federal shutdown threatens to pause food assistance benefits for many Arizona households.

Is Walmart closing stores due to SNAP benefits running low? Here's what we know about the social media rumors amid uncertainty.

Like the Trump administration, the state government is now using official government websites for partisan messaging about SNAP benefits. The post State website directly blames Trump for SNAP suspension;

Although Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House, the filibuster rule in the U.S. Senate effectively means 60 votes are needed to pass substantive legislation. The GOP advantage over Democrats in the Senate is only 53-45, with two independents who vote with Democrats.