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The US Department of Agriculture has instructed states to undo full SNAP benefits issued following a Supreme Court order that temporarily halted a lower court's mandate for full payments, leading to confusion and criticism from state officials and politicians amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The US air traffic system is experiencing significant delays and cancellations due to a federal government shutdown, with over 2,100 flights canceled and staffing shortages among air traffic controllers, which could worsen during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Republicans are developing a healthcare proposal to redirect Obamacare subsidies directly to individuals for use in health savings accounts, aiming to end the government shutdown, but this approach raises concerns about increased costs for those with pre-existing conditions and potential erosion of the ACA's protections and principles of risk pooling and solidarity.
Due to the federal government shutdown and resulting capacity restrictions, multiple flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have been canceled on Saturday, with ongoing updates expected as more cancellations may occur. Passengers are advised to monitor their flight status and contact airlines for rebooking or refunds.
Tampa International Airport, along with other US airports, is experiencing a 10% reduction in flights due to a federal government shutdown, with cancellations issued in phases by the FAA and Department of Transportation.
The ongoing longest U.S. government shutdown has led to missed paychecks for federal workers, partial SNAP benefit payments, and disruptions in programs like Head Start and WIC across various states, with impacts varying regionally. Efforts are underway to mitigate some effects, but many services remain affected or uncertain as the shutdown persists.
During the ongoing federal government shutdown, Syracuse Hancock International Airport's air traffic controllers are working under severe stress due to staffing shortages and unpaid wages, with only 16 of the required 28 controllers on duty, leading to increased workload, financial strain, and potential safety concerns.
Southern California's major airports, LAX and San Diego, are experiencing significant delays of over an hour due to air traffic control staffing shortages caused by the federal government shutdown, with similar issues affecting Newark Liberty International Airport nationwide.
Amid the US government shutdown and the impending lapse of Snap benefits, food banks across the country are rushing to stock supplies and prepare for increased demand, as millions of Americans, including federal workers and vulnerable families, face heightened food insecurity. Despite legal efforts to continue benefits, the shutdown threatens to cut off crucial support, prompting states and cities to allocate emergency funds and food banks to increase inventories.
A federal court in Boston is considering whether to prevent the suspension of SNAP benefits, which are set to stop due to the government shutdown. The judge indicated skepticism of the administration's claim that legal barriers prevent using emergency funds to continue benefits, potentially averting a cutoff for 42 million Americans. However, even if benefits are continued, there may be delays or reductions due to insufficient emergency funds.
The article covers a humorous media confusion involving Bill DeBlasio, a controversial AI-driven propaganda campaign by the Department of Labor reminiscent of authoritarian posters, issues with federal prosecutions related to January 6th, and ongoing political gridlock in Congress, including delays in swearing in a new House member due to the government shutdown.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed an emergency order to continue food assistance benefits for vulnerable populations through November amid the federal government shutdown, but benefits for others will lapse if the shutdown persists, causing concern among residents and food banks.
Nearly 42 million Americans could face severe food insecurity if SNAP funding is cut off due to the ongoing government shutdown, which critics warn could lead to the greatest hunger crisis since the Great Depression, with debates over funding and political blame complicating efforts to prevent this crisis.
The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown threatens to cut off food assistance for 42 million people relying on SNAP, potentially causing widespread hunger and economic instability, with additional risks for pregnant women and new parents due to WIC funding issues.
The Senate failed to pass measures to fund federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, with disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over who should be paid and how, as the shutdown enters its 23rd day, the second-longest in U.S. history.