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Dave Ramsey Says We Keep Electing The 'Same Morons' To Congress. If They Worked For You, You'd 'Fire Their Butt' For Incompetence

Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey delivered a sharp critique during a 2022 episode of “The Ramsey Show,” where he slammed Congress for what he called repeated incompetence. While the comments weren’t recent, they feel especially timely as the government shutdown has dragged on for weeks.

Benzinga

Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages

Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month

The Independent UK

42 Million Americans Just Lost Food Benefits — Here's What's Happening

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans were suspended Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funds, but millions still face delays. Here's what recipients need to know about food assistance during the crisis.

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Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

Millions of low-income families may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown

The Independent UK

Government imposter scams surge amid shutdown

Scammers haven't even started using the government shutdown in their schemes — but that could change soon.

Axios

US food stamp cuts: hundreds line up for food aid as funding freeze nears

Amid the US government shutdown, Georgia families line up for food aid as judges order the Trump administration to keep SNAP benefits running.

Euronews

Air Travel Meltdown: 80% of NYC Controllers Absent as Shutdown Sparks US-Wide Delays

Nearly 7,000 flights delayed in one day as 80% of New York controllers call out and the US government shutdown paralyses airports coast to coast.

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SNAP benefits cut off during shutdown, driving long lines at food pantries

Long lines have formed at food pantries across the U.S. as federal food benefits were cut off due to the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Democrats must not cave in to Donald Trump

The government shutdown is not an accident. Trump’s budget would push millions into poverty and must be stopped

The Guardian - US

Monthlong government shutdown in photos: disruptions, delays and divisions

With no endgame in sight, the government shutdown is expected to roll on for the unforeseeable future, injecting more uncertainty into an already precarious economy.

The Independent UK

US food banks rush to stock supplies amid the Snap lapse: ‘We’re going to garner all the resources we can’

Food insecurity for millions of Americans is set to spike, with Trump officials saying Snap benefits will cease as the government shutdown enters its second month

The Guardian - US

Trump Slammed By Federal Judges In Key SNAP Ruling

Two federal judges on Friday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to resume funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), directing the use of emergency reserves to keep the nation's largest food aid program running during the ongoing government shutdown.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Uses BTC's 17th Anniversary To Jab Senate Democrats: 'Bitcoin Never Shuts Down...Learn Something'

On Friday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent marked Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) 17th anniversary with a pointed comparison between the cryptocurrency's reliability and Washington's gridlock, taking a swipe at Senate Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.

Benzinga

Two United Airlines planes collide on New York’s LaGuardia tarmac following day of ground stops and wind alerts

LaGuardia is one of several airports in the country facing delays due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown

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The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Air traffic controller shortages lead to broader US flight delays as shutdown nears one-month mark

Continued staffing shortages in air traffic control facilities are causing delays at airports as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark

The Mary Sue

‘American lives are not a political game’: Rep. Melanie Stansbury makes some strong arguments while accusing President Trump of playing with Americans’ lives

The Trump administration is ready to go to great lengths to ensure the government functions on their terms. If the ongoing government shutdown wasn’t enough, Trump is now trying to pressure the Democrats into conceding to his demands regarding the funding bill.

The Mary Sue

‘That’s the difference between leadership and lunacy’: Jasmine Crockett shuts down Republicans blaming the Democrats for government shutdown with facts

While the government is still in shutdown due to a deadlock between Republicans and Democrats over a crucial funding bill, both parties are engaged in a blame game. The Republicans seem to be doing most of the heavy lifting in this situation, but the Democrats are also not giving in.

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SNAP Disruptions During Government Shutdown: 5 Ways You Can Help

Millions of Americans may lose SNAP benefits this November amid the government shutdown. Learn how you can help by donating food, money or even your time.

The Guardian - US

Trump calls on Republicans to abolish the Senate filibuster rule

Calling Democrats ‘stone cold crazy’, president says ‘nuclear option’ is necessary to end government shutdown

The Independent UK

Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals

Federal aviation workers missed their first paycheck this week as the government shutdown steers toward the longest-ever in U.S. history.

International Business Times UK

Rule Change Rumblings: Filibuster Under Fire As Shutdown Drags On

Donald Trump has reignited the fight over the Senate filibuster as the US government shutdown enters its fourth week, calling on Republicans to abolish the rule and pass funding without Democratic votes.

The Guardian - US

What is the filibuster and why does Trump want to get rid of it?

US president suggested ending the filibuster to conclude the federal government shutdown. Here is what to know

The Independent UK

Will my US flight be cancelled during the government shutdown?

‘There could be travel disruptions, including flight delays and longer queue times,’ says the UK Foreign Office

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I Asked ChatGPT What To Do if My SNAP Benefits Stop: Here Are 4 Strategies

Editor's Note: This article was updated Friday, Oct. 31 at 2:45 p.m. ET to reflect new updates to benefit payments. As of Friday, Oct. 31, the New York Times reported a Rhode Island judge has ordered...

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