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With the shutdown now the second-longest since it began Oct. 1, the USDA posted a notice warning no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1, after the Trump administration declined to use about $5 billion in contingency funds. SNAP, which serves about 1 in 8 Americans, could be halted absent a deal. An internal memo says contingency funds aren’t legally available for regular benefits, citing disasters like Hurricane Melissa. States are alarmed; some explore temporary coverage while others urge recipients to seek pantries. Parties traded blame as Democratic leaders pressed for negotiations.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.