The USDA announced that federal food aid through SNAP will not be issued on Nov. 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown, affecting about 1 in 8 Americans.

The Trump administration said it cannot use $5 billion in contingency funds, which are reserved for emergencies like disasters, to maintain benefits.

Democratic lawmakers urged the USDA to cover benefits and criticized Republicans, while some states have pledged to provide aid independently, though without federal reimbursement, CBS News has reported.

Lawmakers warn that without a political resolution, many families could face food insecurity in the coming days.

Republicans claim the Democrats are refusing to vote to pass a clean CR, blaming them for the government shutdown.

While Democrats blame the Republicans for refusing to add health care subsidies to the bill and say they will not vote to pass the CR unless they are added, blaming Republicans for the government shutdown.