The Government Shutdown: Week 5
Five weeks into the federal government shutdown, Washington remains in limbo and the ripple effects are growing more serious. Now, as agencies burn through reserves and states brace for the fallout, one major deadline looms: beginning November 1, millions of Americans who rely on food-assistance benefits under programs like SNAP could see their support stop entirely unless funding is restored.
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Wednesday, October 29, at 1:00pm ET, for a Pro subscriber briefing where our panel will dig into the latest twists of the shutdown. We’ll cover what’s changed since the impasse began, how lawmakers and the White House are recalibrating their strategies, and what tools and deadlines (like the November 1 cutoff) are now shaping the next phase. Expect a clear-eyed look at how the shutdown is impacting federal functions, the food-security of vulnerable communities, and the policy fights yet to come.
