SNAP rulings ease shutdown pressure as Thune rebuffs Trump's call to end Senate filibuster

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The federal government shutdown will affect approximately 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits, which are set to expire this weekend. Food banks and food pantries are already struggling to meet the demand for groceries from federal workers who are furloughed or working without pay. The National Council of Nonprofits and several other groups have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the Trump administration doesn't have the legal authority to suspend SNAP benefits and must tap into a USDA contingency fund to keep the program going.

President Trump has called on Republicans to "Get rid of the Filibuster," citing his frustration with the shutdown. However, most Senate Republicans have rejected this idea, arguing that the filibuster upholds the upper chamber's unique role in ensuring major legislation attracts bipartisan support.

The White House has announced plans to pay U.S. military forces their salaries on time, using funds from various sources including a military housing fund, research and development fund, and Pentagon procurement account.
 
omg i cant even imagine having to deal with this stress on friday 🤯 like 42 million americans are counting on snapp benefits to get by and now it sounds like its all gonna fall through because of some government drama 🙄 what's going on with the filibuster thing tho? can't we just find a way to compromise or something? 🤷‍♀️ i guess thats what makes them call it the democratic process right? 🤦‍♂️ anyway, i hope the white house finds a way to keep the military paid on time and that everyone stays safe during this shutdown 😊
 
I'm surprised that 42 million Americans are gonna be affected by the shutdown 🤯. I mean, shouldn't we have some kind of plan in place to prevent this from happening? It's just not right that people who need food assistance the most are gonna get left high and dry 🍔👎.

And can someone please explain why the Trump administration thinks it has the authority to suspend SNAP benefits without a contingency fund? Like, didn't they know that was gonna be a problem? 😒

But you know what really gets my goat is that some people are saying we should just 'Get rid of the Filibuster' 🤷‍♀️. Um, isn't that kinda like saying 'just fix everything and make it work'? It's not that simple, guys! The filibuster is in place for a reason 💯.

At least the White House is trying to keep our troops paid on time 🙏. That's something to be grateful for, I guess 👌. Anyway, someone needs to step up and figure out a plan to help those in need 🤔.
 
man this shutdown is getting crazy lol what's the deal with republicans not wanting to get rid of the filibuster tho like isn't that just giving the opposition more power 🤷‍♂️ anyways i feel bad for all those americans who are gonna be affected by snap benefits expiring this weekend food banks r already stretched thin, can u imagine having to ration food for an entire state? 🍔😩 anywayz i hope they figure out a solution fast, 42 mil ppl cant just go hungry cuz of gov't politics 💸
 
OMG you won't believe this 🤯... I mean, I know government shutdowns have happened before, but this one's got me worried 😬. Like, 42 million people relying on SNAP benefits? That's just crazy! My grandma used to say "if it ain't broke don't fix it" and I think that's what the gov is doing right now... trying to mess with a system that works 🤷‍♀️.

I remember when my parents were young, they didn't even have government programs like this. They just had their own 2 cents saved up in case of emergencies 💸. And food banks? That was like, a thing people did out of kindness... now it's like, an emergency service 🤯.

And can we talk about the military for a sec? Like, I know they're important and all, but paying them on time is like, basic human decency, right? 😒. My cousin's brother-in-law is in the army and he was worried sick when this whole thing went down... poor guy 🤕.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that government shutdowns are just a reminder of how broken our system can be 🤦‍♀️. Like, we should have more resources for people like my grandma who struggle to get by 💸.
 
omg u gotta be kidding me with this gov shutdown 🤯 food banks r already at max capacity & u wanna leave 42 million ppl hanging out? like whats the point of even having a budget if not 2 help people? 😡 i mean trump wants 2 'get rid' of filibuster but cmon republicans r all about being a bunch of spineless whips every time 🤪 meanwhile ppl r gonna go hungry & u know what's getting funded? military 🤑 priorities, right? 💸
 
omg u guys I cant even right now 🤯 the gov shutdown is like a huge problem for so many ppl! 42 million americans rely on SNAP benefits and theyre literally gonna expire this wknd 🤦‍♀️ food banks r already super busy dealin w/fed workers who dont get paid cuz of the shutdown. its so unfair 🙄 and now theres all these lawsuits goin around about whether or not the gov can just stop snap benefits... idk what's goin on 🤔 but one thing thats for sure is that our fed military ppl r gonna get paid 💸👍
 
I'm so worried about those 42 million Americans who are counting on SNAP benefits this weekend 🤯. It's not just food banks and pantries that are struggling to cope with the demand for groceries from furloughed workers - it's families who are going to be affected by this shutdown 😓. And now, it seems like we might have to wait even longer because of a lawsuit filed by the National Council of Nonprofits 🤔. I wish the government would come up with some alternative solution that doesn't leave people in the dark about their food benefits 🙏. It's not like our military personnel deserve to be paid late, but at least they'll get their salaries on time 👍.
 
I'm really worried about these 42 million Americans who are gonna be affected by the shutdown 🤕. I mean, SNAP benefits are like a lifeline for them, you know? And now it's all gonna get messed up because of this political drama 😩. Food banks and pantries are already super busy trying to help people out, but they can't do much when they're short on groceries themselves 🍔. It's like, how are we supposed to take care of our own people if we can't even take care of ourselves? 🤷‍♀️ And what's up with the lawsuit thingy? I don't get why the government can't just find a way to keep SNAP going without messing around all over the place 🙄. And on the other hand, I kinda feel bad for the military guys who are gonna get paid on time 🎉. But at the same time, it's like, shouldn't they be getting priority funding or something? 😕
 
man this fed gov shutdown is gonna hit a lot of ppl hard especially those who rely on snap benefits it's like the fed just cut off their lifeline and now food banks are running out of stock too 🤦‍♂️ what's goin on with the trump admin they keep sayin but don't deliver like suspending snap benefits from the start and now they're just hopin others cover for them meanwhile mil personnel r gettin paid their salaries lol still not cool 😒
 
Oh man, this is so stressful for so many people 🤕. Like, can you even imagine not knowing where your next meal is coming from? The thought of all those food banks struggling to keep up with the demand from furloughed workers is just heartbreaking ❤️. And now, with the lawsuit against the government, it's like there's this huge uncertainty hanging over everyone's head 😬. I feel for the people who are going through this and can only hope that something gets done soon 🤞. And on a separate note, paying military personnel on time is a must - our brave men and women in uniform deserve our support 💕.
 
🤔 I'm getting really worried about all these working Americans who are struggling because of this government shutdown. SNAP benefits might be just enough for some people to get by, but what about those who can't make ends meet? It's not just the people who are directly affected, it's also their families and communities that will feel the pinch. I know we're supposed to have a robust system in place, like food banks and pantries, but they're already stretched thin. And now, with all these lawsuits against the government, it's just adding more uncertainty to an already uncertain situation. 🍔👎
 
You know what's crazy? I was at the park yesterday with my pup and we saw this squirrel trying to steal food from other picnickers . Like, it was so focused on getting that snack it didn't even notice us watching. My dog just sat there like "huh?" . Anyway, back to the shutdown... I feel bad for those people who rely on SNAP benefits. Food banks are already overwhelmed and now they're going to have to deal with this too? 🤯
 
I'm so worried about those 42 million Americans who are going to be affected by this shutdown 😩. Food banks and pantries are already super busy trying to keep up with the demand for groceries from furloughed workers. It's not fair that people are having to suffer because of politics 🤦‍♀️.

I don't think it's a good idea for President Trump to be calling on Republicans to get rid of the filibuster, though... I mean, isn't that what he was complaining about in the first place? 😒

But seriously, it's kinda interesting that the White House is trying to pay military personnel their salaries on time. That's like, good politics 🙏. Maybe they can use this as an opportunity to show some bipartisanship and figure out a way to get those SNAP benefits sorted out 💡.
 
I'M GETTING A BIT WORRIED ABOUT ALL THESE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS! IT'S LIKE, HOW ARE PEOPLE SUPPOSED TO EAT IF THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEIR SNAP BENEFITS WILL BE EXTENDED? FOOD BANKS AND PANTRIES ARE ALREADY STRETCHING THEMSELVES THIN AS IT IS. I GET THAT THE FILIBUSTER IS A BIG DEAL FOR REPUBLICANS, BUT COME ON, PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE HERE! 🤯😟
 
just heard about this gov shutdown thingy 🤦‍♂️ and honestly i'm low-key worried about all these ppl who rely on SNAP benefits... 42 million americans can't just forget about food, ya know? 🍔👎 i hope those in power figure out a way to get this sorted ASAP. also, gotta say, using funds from other areas like military housing fund seems kinda legit 👍
 
I'm seeing this news about the federal government shutdown and I gotta say, it's making me think about how interconnected our lives are 🤝. Like, when you're talking about 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits, it's easy to feel helpless, right? But then you start thinking about all the little ways we can make a difference, like volunteering at a food bank or donating some spare change 🚮.

And let's talk about the Senate Republicans and their stance on the filibuster – it makes me think about how important it is to have a balanced system of checks and balances in our government. I mean, if they just "get rid" of the filibuster, what's the point of having an upper chamber that's supposed to represent all Americans' interests? It's like, we need to find ways to work together, even when we don't see eye-to-eye 😐.

And on a separate note, I'm glad to hear that our troops are getting paid on time – it's always good to know that our military is taken care of 🙏. But seriously, what does this tell us about the importance of having a strong foundation in our government?
 
This is just ridiculous 🤯... 42 million people relying on SNAP benefits, can't believe the government is leaving them hanging like this... 😔... I mean, who does that? And now food banks are struggling to keep up with all these workers who aren't getting paid 📦. The lawsuit thing sounds legit too, if they're saying the Trump admin doesn't have the power to just cut off benefits, then why's it happening? 😒... And what's with the White House trying to find other funds to pay military personnel on time? That's like throwing a band-aid on a bullet wound 💸. Can't we just solve this thing instead of finding more workarounds? 🤷‍♂️... Ugh, I'm so frustrated for all these people who are struggling 😩...
 
Ugh, this government shutdown is literally killing me 🤯 I'm thinking about all those 42 million people who are counting on SNAP benefits to get by... what if they can't get food for their families? 🍴👪 And now, the courts are getting involved too?! What's going on?! It feels like no one's listening to anyone and it's just a big mess 🤦‍♀️. And then you have President Trump calling out the Republicans, but they're not even taking him seriously... what does he expect?! The whole country is watching this unfold and we're all feeling so helpless 😩. I'm trying not to think about it too much because it's just overwhelming... can't we just have a functioning government for once? 🙄
 
🤔 just wondering if it's really fair that the gov is affecting ppl's ability to get food with no one to blame... 42 million americans rely on snap benefits lol that's like, half the country... food banks are getting slammed too, gotta feel for those people who r already struggling 😕 can't help but think there should be more options for the gov to make sure ppl don't go hungry when this happens 🤷‍♂️
 
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