(WASHINGTON, DC) – With no end in sight, the shutdown of the federal government is now threatening SNAP benefits for millions of Americans. SNAP, the successor to Food Stamps, provides funding for the poorest of citizens to buy food. Late Friday, two federal courts ruled the Trump Administration must use emergency funds to keep the benefits flowing, but even that isn’t a guarantee that people won’t go hungry.
We’ve heard from our Democratic representatives about the shutdown, and this week a Washington Republican was able to find some time to talk to us.
PLUS: Whom are Americans blaming for the shutdown? Which party is getting most of the blame?
AND: Is time finally running out on Daylight Saving Time?
Guests include Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), legal analyst Royal Oakes, and ABC News Washington Correspondent Steven Portnoy.
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