US EditionTrump administration orders states to undo full SNAP benefits for November
- On Sunday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ordered states to undo steps issuing full SNAP benefits for November 2025 after the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily paused a lower-court order.
- A district judge Thursday ordered the Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits for November, but USDA warnings last month said the well has run dry and no benefits would be issued November 1.
- Nearly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP monthly, and the government shutdown caused the program's first lapse in its 61-year history, while Wisconsin loaded benefits for nearly 700,000 residents, including nearly 270,000 kids.
- States now face possible penalties, as the USDA warned on Sunday it may cancel the Federal share of State administrative costs and hold states liable for overissuances, risking unpaid vendors and legal claims.
- Nonprofits and Democratic attorneys general sued to force November coverage, while food banks have been swamped last month as hundreds of thousands of federal workers and millions lost benefits.
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Trump orders US food aid to be slashed for November
Donald Trump's administration has directed US states to halt full food assistance benefits for November and issue around 65% of the value of the payments following a Supreme Court pause. In guidance issued late Saturday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said, "states must not transmit full benefit issuance" for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and must instead process reduced payments from contingency funds. If full be…
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans. The demand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture came as more than two dozen states warned of “catastrophic operational disruptions” if the Trump admi…
"Food is a human right": Protestors demand full SNAP benefits at Albany rally
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) —At a time when millions are struggling to afford groceries and SNAP benefits remain uncertain during the government shutdown — people in Albany are taking matters into their own hands. At Townsend Park on Sunday there was a rally and food drive called Fight Back “Hands Off Our Food Stamps.” Protesters came and brought awareness to the issue of families still missing their SNAP benefits they depend on and at the same time, …
Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of "catastrophic impact"
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings.
CT governor: State has no need to take back SNAP money given to residents, despite Trump demand
President Donald Trump’s administration Sunday demanded states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, but Connecticut has no plans to do so. The administration’s demand came as the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used by 42 million Americans “No, Connecticut does not need to take back SNAP benefits already sent to the 360,00…
The so-called Snap program is considered the most important safety net against hunger in the US. But the funding is controversial during the shutdown.
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