The government reopened — but chaos for travelers and federal workers isn't over yet

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Federal workers and travelers could keep feeling impact from the government shutdown.

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The Trump administration orders states to reverse full SNAP benefits sent for November

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The Trump administration has paused SNAP payments amid the government shutdown.

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I went from making $200,000 a year to using SNAP. Here's what I wish people knew about government assistance.

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Trump says he will withhold SNAP benefits until the government shutdown ends

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Trump's announcement on restarting US nuclear testing has raised more questions than it's answered.

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I never thought my family would need SNAP benefits. Then, my husband was laid off just after I had our third kid.

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The author (not pictured) was grateful for SNAP benefits after her husband was laid off in 2023.

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The Trump administration will fund SNAP after courts rule it must pay November benefits

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As SNAP benefits halt during the government shutdown, food banks are scrambling to support millions of Americans.

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I'm a café owner in Maine. I'm feeding those about to lose their SNAP benefits for free.

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Rebecca Coffin owns Hailey's Kitchen Cafe & Bakery in Windham, Maine.

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States aren't sending November SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. See where Americans depend on food stamps.

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States could run out of November SNAP funding if the government shutdown continues.

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November SNAP benefits are at risk from the government shutdown. See how each state depends on food stamps.

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The government shutdown risks funding for food stamps.

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It's now harder to qualify for SNAP benefits. That could be good for retail giants like Walmart.

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Walmart could be among the companies that benefit from the Trump administration's cuts to SNAP benefits.

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