The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans. On Friday, funding for the food assistance program SNAP, which helps 42 million people, is set to run out. The Trump administration has rejected using contingency funds to continue the program. Also on Friday, 1.3 million active-duty service members risk missing paychecks unless a funding deal is reached. On Saturday, over 130 Head Start preschool programs may not receive grants.
