Millions face hunger as government shutdown halts SNAP benefits

Amid a prolonged government shutdown, over 40 million low-income Americans are without SNAP food benefits, causing widespread concern and long lines at food drives from Houston to Los Angeles. The Trump administration faces a deadline to use contingency funds to restart these benefits, while President Trump deflects blame to Democrats, calling for the "nuclear option" to bypass the filibuster. A new NBC News poll shows a majority of Americans blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, with both parties suffering low approval ratings. The shutdown highlights public sentiment on the eve of elections, with immigration and ICE tactics also remaining contentious issues.