After furloughs and SNAP benefits, the latest pressure on Congress to end the shutdown is coming from canceled flights hurting travel.

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to fully fund SNAP benefits for Nov., providing relief for thousands of Georgia families who feared losing critical food assistance amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Gov. Janet Mills has directed Maine DHHS to issue full November SNAP benefits after federal rulings order USDA to release funds amid the ongoing government shutdown.

Families relying on SNAP benefits in Missoula face food insecurity as the federal shutdown continues, forcing them to seek help from food banks.

In this FOX 5 News Block, chaos at the airports continues as the government shutdown approaches another week. Also, the legal battle regarding SNAP benefits has reached another hurdle.

In a memo to states, the federal government followed up on previous guidance, and said maximum allotments are being reduced by 35% instead of 50%.