Top Senate Democrat blames ‘heartless’ Trump for food aid being cut off – US politics live

Chuck Schumer condemns president for stopping Snap benefits for millions as overall cost of shutdown to US economy could reach $14bnUS could lose up to $14bn during shutdown, budget office saysObamacare insurance prices will jump up 26% next year, report predictsOn X, Adam Schiff, one of California’s Democratic senators, criticized acting US attorney Bill Essayli, after a judge found that he was in the Los Angeles-based position illegally.Schiff wrote:“Unlawfully serving” in his role. Acting illegally. But left in place? While this Administration continues to replace career professionals with illegitimate political allies eager to do Trump’s bidding, Californians need better relief than this.I do the American People’s bidding at the direction of their duly elected President. That’s how our Constitution works. Try reading and abiding by it sometime. Continue reading...