Playing Politics With Hunger: SNAP Benefits Caught in the Aftermath of Intense Government Shutdown

Earlier this month, intense political gridlock between the Trump administration and Democratic senators led to delayed action in getting food into the hands of vulnerable Americans who depend on SNAP assistance. Political leaders and average citizens alike were angered by the fact that the lives of seniors, low-income parents, the disabled, retired veterans, and more have been turned into a partisan issue. Although the government shutdown has now allowed for SNAP funding to resume, new eligibility restrictions will cause millions to lose access to the program.

NationalJaya NadellaDecember 9, 2025SNAP, Welfare, Trump SNAP, Trump Shutdown, SNAP NCComment

SNAP Program Stretched Thin: Delays in Benefits Expose Weak Links in Federal and State-Based Aid

"I am urging the USDA to take immediate action to prevent more than 1.4 million North Carolinians – including children, people with disabilities, veterans, and working families – from going hungry," said Governor Josh Stein.

LocalCharlotte WhiteleyNovember 23, 2025SNAP, Trump, Trump Shutdown, Government ShutdownComment

Healthcare Becomes One of the First Major Issues of the NC Senatorial Campaign

On June 29th, North Carolina Senator Tom Tillis decided to step down from the Senate, marking the beginning of a closely contested race. The Democratic candidate is former Governor Roy Cooper, while former NC RNC Chair Mike Whatley represents the Republican Party. During the race, concerned North Carolinians who rely on services like Medicaid and Medicare have also been paying close attention to the recent federal government shutdown. Due to the concern over Medicaid cuts being considered in the shutdown negotiations, healthcare has become a major issue in the North Carolina Senate campaign

LocalDaniel ReyesNovember 7, 2025Roy Cooper, Shutdown, Trump Shutdown, Government shutdown, NC Senate, NC Senate RaceComment

Us vs Them: American Partisanship is Triggering an Ideological Civil War

With America in its most intense era of partisan opposition, a government shutdown has prevented important government tasks from being completed. Furthermore, the shutdown is being used as a tool for the advancement of political agendas, with debates over the Epstein files and the swearing-in of House Representative Elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) continuing to arise, despite the budget being the most dire issue at this time.