The U.S. Department of Agriculture says federal food aid will no longer be distributed starting on Nov. 1 — saying the "well has run dry" and blaming Senate Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.

"Senate Democrats have now voted 12 times to not fund the food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)," a notice reads on the USDA website.

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"At this time, there will be no benefits issued November 01," the agency added. "We are approaching an inflection point for Senate Democrats. They can continue to hold out for healthcare for illegal aliens and gender mutilation procedures or reopen the government so mothers, babies, and the most vulnerable among us can

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