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How the shutdown is impacting families who rely on SNAP

Season 2025 Episode 311 | 5m 15s

The Trump administration battled in court over an order to start paying food aid immediately. For a deeper look into the impact of the shutdown on families who rely on SNAP benefits, Aman Nawaz spoke with Eric Mitchell, president of the Alliance to End Hunger.

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