Shutdown to continue through weekend

The Senate has adjourned until Monday afternoon which indicates the government shutdown will last at least through the weekend. Lauren Green is a congressional reporter at the Washington Examiner and she joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss what's next.

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About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear next month if the federal government shutdown continues.

Because of the way SNAP is funded, it’s vulnerable to lose funding during the shutdown.

States were warned about November SNAP benefits, and Secretary Rollins tweeted a warning.

About 40 million people could see food assistance disappear next month if the federal government shutdown continues.

Here is a look at where things stand with SNAP benefits:

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