The Republican president used a similar maneuver to resume pay for the Transportation Security Administration.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to pass a federal funding package and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown.
Nevada Reps. Susie Lee and Steven Horsford have both indicated that they will both vote no on the funding deal.
In the meantime, food aid, child care money and countless other government services are being seriously interrupted.
The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. It costs about $8 billion per month nationally.
Republicans and Democrats are digging in for a prolonged fight even as President Donald Trump readies plans to unleash layoffs.
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