The 2025 federal government shutdown, in the first year of Trump's second term, is one of the longest in U.S. history.

Nearly half say Trump and GOP are responsible for the shutdown, the poll found. Thursday marks the 30th day of the federal government shutdown and the American public has grown more concerned about the shutdown throughout the month and more disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the federal government,

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), also known as food stamps, will be cut off for 42 million Americas beginning Nov. 1, including nearly 2 million in Pennsylvania and 500,000 in Philadelphia. Most recipients of federal food assistance are elderly people, families with children, and disabled people.

Natalie Folino, a stay-at-home mom of three in Ohio, is documenting her efforts to make ends meet with side hustles while her husband works without pay during the government shutdown.

The US government shutdown has entered its fifth week and there is no clear end in sight. With Democrats and Republicans deadlocked over passing a spending plan that would reopen federal agencies, millions of Americans are feeling economic pain that could soon grow worse.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins met last week with Gov. Jeff Landry and Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain.

In shutdowns past — including during Trump’s first term — presidents normally scaled back their schedules. With staffers deemed “non-essential” sent home, the White House often sought to appear sympathetic to Americans affected by disruptions to health care, veterans benefits and other key services.

Millions of Texans are expected to be impacted by the halt in SNAP benefits next month, as a result of the government shutdown. Austin-area food banks stay open to help those facing food insecurity.