President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.

Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.

Trump falsely ranted to reporters on Air Force One that food stamp recipients are "largely Democrats" as he pressured his opponents on the government shutdown.

A federal judge told the Trump administration on Friday to continue funding for food stamps during the government shutdown, a legal victory for local officials and nonprofits that sought to spare roughly 42 million Americans from losing the benefits in a matter of days.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warns over 40 million Americans could lose SNAP food stamp benefits November 1 due to ongoing government shutdown funding crisis.

USPS unveils 2026 stamps honoring icons like Bruce Lee, plus Route 66, Colorado’s statehood, and American independence.

On Nov. 1, 1938, in a two-horse match, Seabiscuit defeated the favored Triple Crown winner War Admiral by four lengths in what was dubbed the “Race of the Century” at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. In 1765, the Stamp Act, passed by the British Parliament, went into effect, prompting stiff resistance from American colonists.

The House of Representatives is being shut for another week as Speaker Mike Johnson keeps pressure on Senate Democrats to end the government shutdown.