Meet the Press Meet the Press NOW — October 31
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Oct 31, 2025 
Kevin Hassett, a senior economic adviser, discusses the implications of federal rulings on SNAP benefits, addressing how the shutdown and inflation impact the economy. Masi Alinejad, an Iranian journalist and women’s rights activist, shares her harrowing experience surviving an assassination plot while emphasizing her ongoing fight for Iranian dissidents. The conversation delves into the legal, economic, and political stakes surrounding these pressing issues.
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Prepare For Fast Circuit Court Decisions
- Senators should expect appeals to move quickly within the same circuit and prepare for expedited rulings.
- Policy makers must monitor circuit court outcomes because they will shape national implementation.
Administration Frames SNAP As Political Leverage
- Kevin Hassett framed the SNAP dispute as political leverage, urging Democrats to open the government instead of using contingency funds.
- He questioned classifying SNAP shortfalls as emergency use of contingency funds.
No Clear Commitment To Court Orders
- Hassett repeatedly avoided committing to legal compliance, saying he is an economist not a lawyer and had not consulted White House Counsel.
- The administration left open appeals and emphasized political, not legal, fixes.