Judge lays out path for SNAP benefits
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Get live updates and the latest news as the government shutdown hits the one month mark, with Trump administration promising military paychecks but not SNAP funds.
In New Hampshire, lawmakers are stepping in as millions of Americans face uncertainty over federal food assistance.
After addressing the “racist” and “really fucked up” cutoff to SNAP benefits as a result of the ongoing government shutdown on his social media, Saturday Night Live Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che continued his commentary with a joke about the dire state of food insecurity in the U.
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Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes
Despite a judge's ruling ordering the administration to fund SNAP benefits, President Donald Trump said that November's payments were likely to be delayed.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro frees up millions for Pennsylvania food banks with SNAP benefits set to lapse
Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster declaration freeing up around $5 million to help feed Pennsylvania residents impacted by SNAP benefits set to expire Saturday amid the federal government shutdown.
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Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments
Two judges could rule as soon as Friday on whether President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits for November despite the government shutdown.
A federal court ordered the Trump administration to use contingency funds to prop up the SNAP food program as millions of Americans who rely on government assistance wonder if they’ll lose access to food this weekend.
Policy advocates and SNAP beneficiaries welcomed Friday’s rulings blocking the Trump administration from halting food stamp payments but emphasized that many questions remain.