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As dawn breaks in Washington, the political temperature is turning up—a real "heat" that symbolizes ongoing tensions over government shutdowns and healthcare policies. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made it clear early in the morning that House Democrats would not easily back a bill to reopen the government without ensuring Obamacare subsidies remain part of the package. The Democrats argue that fully funding crucial programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits is essential, especially as delays continue in more than a quarter of the states. A Supreme Court extension yesterday blocked full SNAP payments, exemplifying the ongoing struggles to deliver basic needs amid political deadlock.