{"id":12422,"date":"2025-11-17T04:26:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/25-food-stamps-wont-be-issued-nov-1-because-of-senate-democrats-usda-says-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T04:26:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:26:29","slug":"25-food-stamps-wont-be-issued-nov-1-because-of-senate-democrats-usda-says-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/?p=12422","title":{"rendered":"25.Food Stamps Won\u2019t Be Issued Nov. 1 Because Of \u2018Senate Democrats,\u2019 USDA Says"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"25.Food<\/p>\n

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) claims that tens of millions of Americans may lose their food stamp benefits next month if Senate Democrats continue to refuse to agree on a funding agreement for the government.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this time, there will be no benefits issued on November 1st. Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bottom line, the well has run dry,\u201d the department\u2019s homepage reads in large letters.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats,\u201d the letter says. \u201cThey can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or reopen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can receive critical nutrition assistance.\u201dThe government has been closed since October 1 because Democrats wouldn\u2019t agree to a spending bill that didn\u2019t include some health care subsidies. Republicans say that Democrats want the American people to pay for health care for illegal immigrants.<\/p>\n

About 42 million Americans get SNAP payments, which are often known as food stamps.<\/p>\n

Government statistics show that SNAP helped around 41.7 million people each month in 2024. The federal government spent almost $100 billion on SNAP, and the average user got $187.20 in benefits each month.<\/p>\n

President Trump is working to make sure that the U.S. military keeps getting paid while the government is shut down. He signed an executive order telling the Pentagon to use extra money to pay salaries in the meantime.<\/p>\n

Reports say that Timothy Mellon, a millionaire railroad mogul and scion to the famous banking and political Mellon dynasty, sent Trump a $130 million donation from a \u201cpatriotic friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that Democrats bear the blame for the pain of a government shutdown, as President Trump and his budget chief moved forward with identifying federal programs to cut.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve tried to say this is a fight about health care or this or that or any other thing. And it\u2019s \u2014 it\u2019s very simple. They put this on paper. They made this their demand in writing in the record of the Senate. And it has not changed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what the Democrats in the Senate are demanding to reopen the government. They want to give $200 billion in health benefits to illegal aliens and noncitizens paid for by U.S. taxpayers. That is in their proposal. They want billions in wasteful programs to be returned to foreign countries,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The Speaker concluded, \u201cThey want to turn it all back on. They\u2019re demanding that we do all that to get the government open for hardworking Americans again. They want to give a half a billion to left leaning news news organizations and \u2014 and they want to cut $50 billion from rural hospitals. We cannot, we will not do those things. And they know that very well.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDay 27 means it\u2019s almost been a full month since the Democrats shut down the government. And as we near the end of this month, the pain being felt by so many hard-working people around this country is very real and it gets worse with each passing day. Here\u2019s some of the stats. Last week, 1.4 million federal workers missed a full paycheck. Now, you know, many of them are furloughed and many more are deemed essential workers,\u201d Johnson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose who are essential, for example, to keep the country safe \u2014 TSA agents we\u2019ve discussed and air traffic controllers and Border Patrol and of course our troops. But so many of them now are going without pay. The families of military service members and air traffic controllers and so many of these others are now at very real risk of missing the paycheck at the end of this month,\u201d Johnson added.<\/p>\n

For more than two decades,\u00a0Carrie Underwood<\/strong>\u00a0has been known not only for her powerhouse voice and multi-platinum hits, but also for her signature look: long, glossy blonde hair that became nearly as iconic as her music.<\/p>\n

But now, the country superstar is making headlines for something completely unexpected \u2014 and completely\u00a0real<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s going back to her\u00a0natural hair color<\/p>\n

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<\/strong>\u00a0for the first time in over\u00a030 years<\/strong>. And her reason why is making even\u00a0Nashville<\/strong>\u00a0pause and pay attention.<\/p>\n

In an Instagram post that stunned fans and shook up beauty blogs, Carrie revealed a fresh new look:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, the last time I saw my natural hair color, I was probably about 12,\u201d she wrote in the caption.<\/p>\n

The change may seem small on the surface, but to Carrie \u2014 and her fans \u2014 it represents something\u00a0<\/p>\n

For years, Carrie Underwood has maintained the blonde image \u2014 not because she was afraid of change, but because it became expected of her.<\/p>\n

In interviews, she\u2019s admitted that she avoided going darker in the past out of fear it might signal a \u201cserious\u201d shift \u2014 something that didn\u2019t align with her upbeat brand.<\/p>\n

But now, she\u2019s ready to break free of expectations \u2014 including those of her genre\u2019s hometown.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes going back to your roots is how you move forward,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

And Nashville is listening.<\/p>\n

Carrie\u2019s decision to go natural has sparked a wave of emotional responses from fans, many of whom see it as a symbol of authenticity, aging with confidence, and personal empowerment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t just a new look. It\u2019s a whole new Carrie.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBlonde was beautiful. But this? This is powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s embracing who she is without needing to prove anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

For women who have felt pressure to look a certain way \u2014 especially in the entertainment industry \u2014 Carrie\u2019s quiet transformation speaks volumes.<\/p>\n

In a city where image and tradition often go hand in hand, Carrie Underwood\u2019s bold move stands out. She\u2019s not rebelling against Nashville \u2014 she\u2019s simply\u00a0redefining<\/strong>\u00a0what it means to evolve within it.<\/p>\n

Carrie has never fit the mold perfectly \u2014 and maybe that\u2019s why she\u2019s lasted. She blends country roots with pop flair, Southern charm with fierce independence. And now, she\u2019s blending blonde and brunette \u2014 not for attention, but for\u00a0herself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve changed a lot since I was 12,\u201d she said in a follow-up interview.
\u201cBut some parts of me? I\u2019m just getting back to.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not just about hair. For Carrie, this transformation comes at a time when she\u2019s more grounded than ever: raising her children, touring selectively, prioritizing wellness and mental health.<\/p>\n

The shift to her natural color symbolizes a larger theme in her life:\u00a0authenticity over appearance. Peace over perfection. Growth over glam.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And fans are here for it.<\/p>\n

Carrie Underwood may always be known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits \u2014 but now, she\u2019s being recognized for something else entirely:\u00a0her courage to change<\/strong>, even when she didn\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n

Blonde Carrie was unforgettable. But this new version \u2014 the one unafraid to go back in order to move forward \u2014 just might be the most inspiring yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cI haven\u2019t seen this hair color since I was 12,\u201d she said.
And with that, she reminded us that going natural is sometimes the boldest move of all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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