As the government shutdown entered its fourth week, rare bipartisanship emerged in the Senate. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declared that Democrats would support Republican Sen. Josh Hawley’s Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, ensuring continued food assistance for millions of Americans. The Department of Agriculture had warned that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could run out within days, leaving low-income families without vital support. With ten Republican co-sponsors, Hawley’s bill gained traction across party lines as the political standoff deepened.
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