WASHINGTON — With 42 million Americans at risk of losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting Saturday, Democrats and Republicans are trying to leverage the crisis to their advantage.

On Day 30 of a government shutdown marked by steely brinksmanship, Republicans continued their pleas for five moderate Democrats to support their bill to reopen the government, but Democrats remain resolved in their opposition.

What You Need To Know • With 42 million Americans at risk of losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting this Saturday, Democrats and Republicans are trying to leverage the crisis to their advantage • On Day 30 of a government shutdown marked by steely brinksmanship, Republicans continued their pleas for five moderate Demo

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