A MAGA -mad congressman has gone on a finger-pointing rant aimed at food aid recipients, accusing them of “smoking crack” ahead of a lapse in benefit funding. Rep. Clay Higgins, 64, hit out at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users, saying those without a month’s supply in their pantries didn’t deserve the help.

As the Trump shutdown reaches day 31, millions face the risk of losing SNAP and Head Start funding. Former Warren campaign director Rebecca Pearcey and former GOP communications chief Mark Bednar join Ali Vitali to discuss Speaker Mike Johnson’s stance,

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — more commonly known as SNAP, or food stamps — is a key benefits program that serves more than 40 million people across the country. Now, the shutdown is threatening to suspend benefits, raising concerns over where millions of people who rely on the program will turn to for food.

As November looms, states are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across the country.

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna has called on Speaker Mike Johnson to reopen the House of Representatives to vote on a bill aimed at funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as millions of Americans face potential interruptions in benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown.

The Los Angeles Police Department, which serves the heart of the Greater Los Angeles region, of which Barstow is a part, told ABC News it has no plans to pursue increased police presence around grocery stores ahead of Nov. 1. (Barstow is not under LAPD jurisdiction.)

Will the nearly 3 million Floridians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program go without their benefits next month? What to know.

Mike DeWine, Senate President Rob McColley, and House Speaker Matt Huffman announced a $25 million plan Thursday to blunt the impact of SNAP funding cuts.