Senator Dave McCormick, representing Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate, addressed several topics in a series of posts on October 31, 2025. His messages covered the ongoing government shutdown, opportunities for internships in his offices, and support for a federal nominee.
In a post made at 2:40 a.m., McCormick commented on the impact of the government shutdown, stating: “It’s now day 30 and @LeaderJohnThune speaks the truth: Americans are suffering without SNAP benefits and paychecks because of the Schumer shutdown. I’ve voted to reopen the government 13 times. We just need 5 Democrats to put the people over their political games and open the”. The senator’s remarks refer to disruptions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and federal employee paychecks due to an extended lapse in government funding.
Later that day at 2:54 p.m., McCormick invited individuals interested in public service or politics to apply for internships with his office. He wrote: “Interested in public service and politics? Apply now to join my team as an intern in Pennsylvania or Washington, D.C. Apply here today!
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At 10:03 p.m., McCormick expressed support for Frank Cassidy’s nomination as Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner, posting: “I’m proud to support fellow Pennsylvanian Frank Cassidy’s nomination to be the next FHA Commissioner. He is extraordinarily qualified to take on this role and I look forward to advancing his nomination.”
The ongoing government shutdown referenced by Senator McCormick has led to interruptions in key federal programs such as SNAP, which provides food assistance for low-income families. Extended funding lapses have historically resulted in missed paychecks for federal employees and disruptions across various agencies.
Frank Cassidy’s nomination as FHA Commissioner comes amid continued focus on housing policy at both state and national levels. The position oversees administration of federal mortgage insurance programs designed to facilitate homeownership.
