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🗓️ 1 November 2025
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Two judges rule that it’s unlawful for President Trump to suspend SNAP food benefits. With higher premiums and a government shutdown, open enrollment for health insurance is different this year. Higher electricity prices are factoring into who voters in New Jersey and Virginia pick as their governors.
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| 0:00.0 | The Trump administration suspended SNAP food benefits in the U.S. today, the first time since the anti-hunger program began 60 years ago. |
| 0:11.2 | And so what is the plan to bring it back? I'm Scott Simon. |
| 0:14.7 | And I'm Aisha Roscoe. This is up first from NPR News. |
| 0:20.6 | It's open enrollment season. |
| 0:22.8 | If you're not insured through your job or Medicare, it's time to go shopping for coverage. |
| 0:27.9 | But with higher premium costs and a government shutdown signing up this year will be different. |
| 0:33.4 | We'll tell you how. |
| 0:34.1 | The rising cost of electricity has sparked anger in New Jersey and Virginia, and it's becoming a factor in next week's elections for governor. |
| 0:42.5 | And the frustration is sending a current through the country. |
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| 1:31.3 | For the first time in six decades, there are no snap food benefits available for millions of people today on Friday. |
| 1:39.1 | Two federal judges said this pause is likely unlawful. |
| 1:42.3 | President Trump said he's open to keeping Snap going despite the |
| 1:46.3 | government shutdown. But the question is how and when. NPR's Jennifer Ludden joins us now. Jennifer, |
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