The amount of searches for ‘food banks’ on Google was up 400% this past week as 40 million Americans risk losing their SNAP benefits as the government shutdown continues. NewsNation’s Leland Vittert says Democrats will have to explain their role in keeping the government shut down “despite all of this pain.” #Shutdown #GovernmentShutdown #Republicans #Democrats "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects. Weekdays at 9p/8C. #OnBalance NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij