The Daily Punch Shutdown Day 27: SNAP on the brink
Oct 27, 2025
The government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, impacting air traffic controllers facing pay cuts. SNAP benefits are also on the brink of a freeze come November 1, raising alarms in communities. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pushes for mid-decade redistricting in Illinois, but faces pushback from the Black Caucus concerned about representation. The tight timeline ahead of the ballot filing deadline adds to the urgency of these political maneuvers.
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Shutdown Stalemate Deepens
- The shutdown reached Day 27 with no resolution and the House absent for 38 days, deepening paralysis in Congress.
- Jake Sherman says federal operations and nominations are stuck and the crisis shows little near-term fix.
Pay Disruptions and SNAP Deadline Loom
- Millions of federal workers already missed pay and air traffic controllers faced staffing shortages and delays.
- Jake Sherman highlights SNAP benefits are set to freeze on November 1st, escalating public pressure.
Watch For 'Rifle-Shot' Funding Votes
- Expect the Senate to consider