After weeks of warnings, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that SNAP benefits will not be issued in November if the government shutdown continues.

No SNAP benefits Nov. 1

What they're saying:

According to a notice on the UDSA website , the department says no SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will be issued on Saturday, November 1.

The announcement puts the blame on Senate Democrats, stating, "They can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or reopen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can receive critical nutrition assistance."

Government shutdown affecting SNAP

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The government has been shut down since Oct. 1.

Democrats have refused to vot

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