WASHINGTON —

On day 22 of the government shutdown, the White House announced that some USDA offices would reopen and reroute funds to support farmers , even as much of the government remains closed.

The USDA will reopen 2,100 county offices to help farmers access $3 billion in aid. The limited available staff will process loans, insurance, and disaster relief for farmers and ranchers. This move comes after farmers expressed concerns about the uncertainty caused by the shutdown. Advertisement

Despite this relief for farmers, millions of Americans continue to face uncertainty , including federal workers who are not receiving pay and recipients of food benefits . Political leaders from both parties have blamed each other for the ongoing shutdown.

"Forty-two million people across Am

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