3 h. ago SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.

Politics

6 d. ago SCOTUS extends stay on SNAP benefits for now, impacting millions

The Supreme Court's emergency action stands to impact tens of millions of low-income Americans who receive SNAP benefits.

Politics

1 week ago USDA will fund Snap food benefits, feeding millions of Americans

USDA will fund Snap food benefits, feeding millions of Americans  BBC

Politics

1 week ago As millions of Americans struggle with SNAP lapses, food banks are swamped with demand

At one food pantry in Boston, the spike in demand means there's now a two-week wait for some to receive food, stressing needy families as well as pantry staff.

Economics

1 week ago DOJ accuses federal judge of making ‘mockery of the separation of powers’ in SNAP appeal

A federal appeals court is weighing the Trump administration’s request to pause a Rhode Island judge’s order requiring $4 billion to fully fund SNAP benefits for millions of low-income Americans through November.

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2 w. ago More than 40 million Americans wait to see when SNAP food assistance will restart

About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of the month.

Politics

2 w. ago A judge says the Trump administration has to fund SNAP. What happens next

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Cindy Long, a former administrator of the USDA's SNAP program, what recent court rulings mean for the millions of Americans waiting for funds to buy groceries.

Politics

2 w. ago Charts illustrate the scale of SNAP as millions face potential benefit lapse

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as funding expires Saturday, leaving low-income families without food assistance.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘It’s scary’: SNAP recipients brace for fallout as benefits vanish during shutdown

The government shutdown has frozen SNAP funding for 42 million Americans. Food banks warn shelves are emptying fast as states struggle to fill the gap.

Events

2 w. ago SNAP benefits run dry as shutdown continues, here's how states are stepping in

On Saturday, some 42 million low-income Americans, including 16 million children, lost access to benefits through the SNAP program as the government shutdown continues.

Events

2 w. ago Trump vows to ‘fund SNAP as soon as possible’ if court allows, blasts Democrats over shutdown delay

Trump is seeking a court ruling on SNAP payments during the government shutdown as 42 million Americans face uncertainty over November food stamp benefits.

Politics

2 w. ago Hassett says Democrats have 'no plan' as SNAP benefits for 42M Americans hang in balance during shutdown

The government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as President Donald Trump and Kevin Hassett push to eliminate Senate filibuster rules.

Politics

2 w. ago Millions of Americans could lose access to SNAP food assistance this weekend. Here’s who could be most affected

Millions of Americans could lose access to SNAP food assistance this weekend. Here’s who could be most affected  CNN

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2 w. ago Millions of Americans could face delays for their SNAP food assistance. Here’s who relies on the program

Millions of Americans could face delays for their SNAP food assistance. Here’s who relies on the program  CNN

Politics

2 w. ago States sue Trump admin over billions in looming cuts to SNAP, food stamps

Democratic-led states filed suit in federal court, arguing the Trump administration’s halt to SNAP aid during the shutdown harms millions of low-income Americans.

Politics

2 w. ago USDA chief warns 'we're right at the cliff' as 40 million Americans brace for food stamp cutoff

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warns over 40 million Americans could lose SNAP food stamp benefits Nov. 1 due to ongoing government shutdown funding crisis.

Events

3 w. ago SNAP benefits set to expire this week. And, Jamaica braces for a Category 5 storm

Over 40 million Americans will soon be without federal food assistance as SNAP benefits are set to expire on Saturday. And, Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa to bring over 170 miles per hour winds.

Events

3 w. ago Trump administration expands political pressure campaign to SNAP benefits

As the government shutdown drags on, the Trump administration says Democrats will be to blame when millions of Americans will lose their SNAP benefits Nov. 1.

Politics

3 w. ago NEWSBRIEF: SNAP BENEFITS AND SHUTDOWN, TRUMP IN JAPAN, HURRICANE MELISSA

President Trump addresses troops in Japan, SNAP benefits will run out for millions of Americans Nov 1., Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica as Category 5 storm.

Politics

3 w. ago Nearly 42 million Americans could lose SNAP benefits due to shutdown

The Trump administration now says it won't use a contingency fund to pay SNAP benefits to about 1 in 8 Americans in November.

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