Overview
- During CNN’s Laura Coates Live, Karen Finney told Frank Luntz, “Don’t you dare accuse me of lying!” as they argued over John Thune’s remarks on SNAP.
- Thune said on the Senate floor that SNAP recipients should not go without food and claimed Democrats voted no 13 times.
- Thune objected to Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s request for unanimous consent on a standalone bill to fund SNAP and WIC, later saying he “channeled a little bit of anger.”
- Finney contended Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to put money into SNAP and warned GOP voters would face consequences.
- Mediaite reported that other outlets say the White House could ensure benefits continue through the Agriculture Department’s funding-lapse plan.