Kathy Hochul blamed Donald Trump and congressional Republicans for the federal shutdown but gave no clear plan to fix the fallout, according to Spectrum News NY1. Surrounded by top Democrats in NYC, Hochul warned that over two million New Yorkers could lose SNAP and WIC benefits, and $750 million in health care funding may be at risk. She urged voters to oust Republicans in 2026. State lawmakers are now scrambling to soften the blow as key federal dollars dry up across New York. Get the latest headlines delivered to your inbox each morning.