Valuetainment “$80 BILLION In SNAP Benefits” - Taxpayers STUNNED By BILLIONS Wasted On Illegal Immigrants
Nov 1, 2025
Tempers flare as the panel tackles the chaos surrounding government shutdowns. They debate SNAP funding, revealing staggering costs and alleged impacts of illegal immigration. AOC's claim on healthcare ignites discussion about taxpayer burdens and entitlement strain. The rift among GOP members adds drama to the discourse, highlighting internal conflicts over strategy. Will Congress be held accountable for the financial mess? It's a lively examination of politics, priorities, and the fiscal future of America.
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Public Blames Congress For Shutdown
- Polling shows most Americans blame Congress for the shutdown rather than one party or the president.
- That perception shapes political accountability more than media framing, Tom Ellsworth argues.
Stansbury Pleads For SNAP Funding
- Representative Melanie Stansbury defended opening SNAP funds and blamed the White House for withholding contingency money.
- She argued children risk going hungry without those funds and urged Senate Democrats to act.
GOP Frames Shutdown As Policy Fight
- House leadership presented a list of Democratic demands they say block reopening, including health benefits for non-citizens.
- The list framed the shutdown as a fight over funding expansions Republicans oppose.