October 31, 2025   |   Read Online 🔔 Dem Senator Goes Rogue, Reveals The Real Reason His Party Won't Open The Government In partnership with Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is torching his own party as the federal shutdown threatens to cut off food assistance for millions — and he's warning Democrats are playing a dangerous political game. The Pennsylvania Democrat blasted his colleagues Tuesday as officials from 25 states and Washington, D.C., sued President Donald Trump's administration over the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding. The USDA has refused to dip into a roughly $5 billion reserve to cover November benefits, saying "contingency funds are not legally available to cover regular benefits." States that pay upfront won't be reimbursed. Democrats and advocacy groups insist the department should use the funds to keep SNAP running for the roughly 42 million Americans who depend on it — but Fetterman says his own side is gambling with people's livelihoods. RNC Research @RNCResearch Democrat John Fetterman admits that his party is scared of the far-left and shut down the government over it. FETTERMAN: "Some people might be afraid of the extreme Left."   1:19 AM • Oct 30, 2025     2.79K Likes   550 Retweets   55 Replies 👉 Click here for the full breakdown » The Daily Newsletter for Intellectually Curious Readers Join over 4 million Americans who start their day with 1440 – your daily digest for unbiased, fact-centric news. From politics to sports, we cover it all by analyzing over 100 sources. Our concise, 5-minute read lands in your inbox each morning at no cost. Experience news without the noise; let 1440 help you make up your own mind. Sign up now and invite your friends and family to be part of the informed. Join for free today! Click the link below to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Your support means the world to us!   Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here © 2025 Trending Politics 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States Powered by beehiiv Terms of Service