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Dan Ronan (0:20)
In Washington, I'm Dan Ronan. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessett says it's possible federal SNAP benefits could be resumed by Wednesday once the White House hears from the federal courts how to make those payments during the government shutdown. NPR congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt went to a town hall in Maryland with Democratic Senator Angela also Brooks this week to hear what citizens are saying about the government shutdown and how the lack of SNAP benefits is impacting them.
Barbara Sprunt (0:48)
The crowd was about 150 people broadly supportive of the Democratic Party. But I'll say the thing that surprised me was what I didn't hear. You know, a month into the shutdown with nutrition assistance on the chopping block, I expected there to be some fireworks. I thought that there would be more people pushing for Democrats to talk about what is the long term strategy here in terms of getting out of this shutdown.
Dan Ronan (1:12)
Secretary Bessett says the Trump administration will not appeal the federal court rulings ordering the government to pay those SNAP benefits. President Trump ordered the Pentagon to plan for possible military action in Nigeria. This in response to violent attacks that Trump says amounts to the persecution of Christians there. NPR's Emmanuel Akinyomoto has more.
Emmanuel Akinyomoto (1:35)
President Trump warned that if Nigeria continues to allow the killing of Christians, the US Military would intervene to, quote, completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. A Nigerian government spokesperson said assistance fighting insurgents was welcome as long as its sovereignty was respected. This week, the US Designated Nigeria a country of particular concern for failing to protect Christians. It centres on attacks in north and central Nigeria, where mass killings by herders against farming communities have displaced millions of people. The plight of majority Christian communities have led U.S. lawmakers to campaign for their protection. Emmanuel Akimotu, NPR News, Lagos.
Dan Ronan (2:14)
Wall street will be focusing on a slew of company earnings this week, including McDonald's. NPR's Rafael Nam reports. The records come as stocks are at highs.
Rafael Nam (2:23)