Democrats on Tuesday voted for the 13th time to keep the federal government shut — as Senate Majority Leader John Thune told The Post there was an easy fix to ensure millions of Americans won’t lose access to SNAP food payments.
Dems vote for 13th time to keep government closed, halt SNAP benefits — as Majority Leader Thune proposes easy fix
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October 28, 2025
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