The Senate returns on Oct. 27, but questions remain about when the 13th vote towards ending the shutdown will occur.

TRUMP TRAVELS TO JAPAN: President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan, the second stop on his three-country Asia tour. He met with Emperor Naruhito in the evening, and will have a bilateral meeting tomorrow with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The countdown is on keep food on the table for about 42 million Americans who receive SNAP grocery assistance.

The risk of many states potentially running out of SNAP funding could be a new pressure point that pushes lawmakers to end the government shutdown.

As the government shutdown continues, there are resources available in the Texas Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico to help fill the gap.

A Pennsylvania mother of three says she's set to lose $200 in food assistance next month if the government shutdown continues into November. She's now deciding which bills not to pay.

As the pause for SNAP assistance nears due to the government shutdown, food pantries and recipients are planning for what's next.

South Street Care Home meal demand doubled from 50 to 100 meals a day as SNAP fears grew. About 28% of Valdosta residents live in poverty and rely on food assistance programs. Watch the video to hear from local officials about the impact. As the federal shutdown drags on, fear is spreading in Valdosta over how long food aid will last.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn signed onto bill to pay for food assistance for 42 million Americans until Congress can reach a deal to open the government.