_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
Until now, the government shutdown has not affected most Americans. President Donald Trump took measures to ensure that troops received payment, and tariff revenues were used to fund certain programs.
However, as the shutdown drags on and critical programs like SNAP run out of funds, tens of millions of Americans are set to face the consequences of a stalled government.
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