The Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial November benefits under SNAP during the government shutdown. In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Trump slammed Democrats, blaming them for the shutdown poised to become the longest in history with no deal in sight. https://cbsn.ws/4oooe68 | CBS Evening News

Fierce political races in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and California are nearing the end as Election Day approaches on Tuesday. Results will be early tests of how voters are feeling about President Trump and Democrats fighting his agenda. | CBS Evening News