This week's About Politics takes a look at how state politicians are responding to a looming food crisis in the state amid the government shutdown.

The Senate returns on Oct. 27, but questions remain about when the 13th vote towards ending the shutdown will occur.

As the government shutdown reaches the one-month mark, the country is about to hit two milestones that are set to make it feel all too real for many Americans. On Saturday, Nov. 1, food stamp benefits will dry up just as open enrollment begins for those purchasing health insurance for the next year, complete with steep, double-digit rate hikes .

As the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits are set to run out come November 1. This will impact about 42 million people across the United States with about 279,000 of those people being in the DC region.

The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans

The government shutdown is just days away from the one-month mark. With the president abroad, no major breakthroughs in Congress are expected.

John Thune erupted in anger on the Senate floor, blasting Democrats as the 30-day shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for millions of Americans.

Thousands of people in the Lehigh Valley will lose SNAP food benefits next month due to the government shutdown.

The Agriculture Department said it can't use contingency funds to pay for SNAP benefits, contradicting earlier guidance that the money was available.

As the shutdown drags on, experts say the administration already has billions available to fund SNAP — but is choosing not to use it.