Reuters World News SNAP cuts, nukes and Halloween
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Oct 31, 2025 Leah Douglas, a Reuters reporter focused on domestic policy, discusses the looming impact of SNAP benefit cuts affecting 42 million Americans amid a government shutdown. Jonathan Landay, a national security correspondent, dives into the confusion surrounding Trump’s orders for nuclear weapons testing and explores the geopolitical ramifications. They also touch on international reactions, including treaty violations, and share a light-hearted update on Washington, D.C.'s politically charged Halloween decorations.
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SNAP Cut Threatens Millions' Food Security
- SNAP benefits for nearly 42 million Americans will stop at the end of October as the shutdown continues.
- States vary in responses, with Vermont and Virginia stepping in while most cite cost constraints.
Partisan Blame Shapes SNAP Narrative
- Political blame over SNAP splits along party lines, with Democrats and Republicans accusing each other.
- The USDA website's banner framed Democrats as demanding controversial items in funding talks.
Grandmother Faces Sudden Food Insecurity
- Roma Hammonds, who cares for her grandchildren, relied on $560 monthly SNAP and faces uncertainty once benefits end.
- She said, "I really don't know," when asked how her family will eat in November.