Americans blame Republicans, Trump for shutdown as midterm elections approach

The Trump administration has announced partial funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) using contingency funds following a federal judge's order, but this will cover only half of the benefits, leaving many recipients in uncertainty. Amid the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over healthcare, with a new poll indicating that Americans largely blame Republicans and President Trump, whose approval rating has declined. As the country approaches elections, concerns grow for Republicans in the midterms, with many Americans expressing dissatisfaction with both political parties.