The USDA announced that federal food aid will not be issued on November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the second-longest on record. The Trump administration has decided not to use $5 billion in contingency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), affecting about 1 in 8 Americans. The shutdown has led to political tensions between Republicans and Democrats, with concerns about families not receiving food aid. Some states are preparing to assist SNAP recipients, while others warn of potential disruptions.