ATLANTA - The government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history, with no deal in sight. President Donald Trump criticized Senate Republicans, urging them to eliminate the filibuster so they could reopen the government with a simple majority and advance his agenda.

SNAP funding latest

What we know:

The shutdown paused SNAP benefits for more than 40 million Americans, leaving a gap in food assistance. Nearly 1.4 million Georgians depend on SNAP. Last week, federal courts ruled the Trump administration must pay benefits. But on Tuesday, the president said on social media that his administration will only pay benefits when Democrats "open up government."

Meanwhile, confusion over SNAP funding has many recipients worried about how they’ll afford food. Trump has said he doesn’

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