67 h. ago SNAP recipients, food banks brace for potential cuts following White House comments

SNAP recipients, food banks brace for potential cuts following White House comments  KIRO 7 News Seattle

Society

4 d. ago Exclusive: Sen. Tom Cotton Unveils Bill to Kick Noncitizens Off Welfare, Expedite Deportations

A bill to end federal benefits including Medicaid, housing assistance, student financial aid, and food stamps for noncitizens has been introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) in an effort to "put American citizens first," Breitbart News has learned. The post Exclusive: Sen. Tom Cotton Unveils Bill to Kick Noncitizens Off Welfare, Expedite Deportations appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

5 d. ago State Dept finalizes mass layoffs, says employees won’t be reinstated under shutdown

State Dept finalizes mass layoffs, says employees won’t be reinstated under shutdown-ending deal  Federal News Network

Events

6 d. ago The Agriculture secretary says SNAP changes are coming. Here's what we know

Brooke Rollins has made a case for sweeping changes to food aid programs by claiming USDA has uncovered "massive fraud." But she and USDA haven't provided the underlying data or any evidence.

Politics

7 d. ago SNAP was restored, but many indigenous Americans still struggle with food insecurity

During the government shutdown, disruptions in food aid rippled across reservations. Both residents and tribal officials had to make tough choices, and are still feeling the financial impacts.

Politics

1 week ago US government seeks Alaska salmon, pollock for food aid programs

US government seeks Alaska salmon, pollock for food aid programs  intrafish.com

Politics

3 w. ago The deal to end the shutdown exposed rifts among Democrats. Just ask Maine

The deal to end the shutdown exposed rifts among Democrats. Just ask Maine  NPR

Politics

3 w. ago Dem Rep. Bell: I Voted Against Reopening Gov't Because SNAP Recipients Were Happy with Me Doing So to Make Point

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) stated that he voted against the bill to end the government shutdown because people in his state who were losing SNAP benefits “Absolutely” would be happy that he was The post Dem Rep. Bell: I Voted Against Reopening Gov’t Because SNAP Recipients Were Happy with Me Doing So to Make Point appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 w. ago The Shutdown Is Over. For Many SNAP Recipients, the Scars Remain.

Some recipients have seen their benefits return but are worried they could still be taken away. Others wonder whether the funding could be stopped again at some point.

Events

3 w. ago Shutdown deal allows lawmakers to sue over Jan. 6 phone data investigation

Shutdown deal allows lawmakers to sue over Jan. 6 phone data investigation  Wyoming Public Media

Events

3 w. ago WV SNAP recipients have received their full November benefits, Morrisey says

WV SNAP recipients have received their full November benefits, Morrisey says  West Virginia Watch

Politics

3 w. ago Justice Department withdraws SNAP appeal from Supreme Court as funding resumes

Lawyers for the Trump administration told the Supreme Court their SNAP appeal was moot after the president signed a funding bill to resume full payments for the food aid program.

Politics

3 w. ago Democratic senator calls for 'more effective leadership' as Schumer faces mounting pressure

Senate Democrats face leadership crisis as Chris Murphy calls for more effective guidance after party members crossed over to support Trump's shutdown deal.

Politics

3 w. ago WV SNAP recipients will get full benefits Thursday or Friday, Morrisey says

WV SNAP recipients will get full benefits Thursday or Friday, Morrisey says  West Virginia Watch

Politics

3 w. ago Trump signs deal to end longest United States government shutdown in history

Trump signs deal to end longest United States government shutdown in history  Gamereactor UK

Politics

3 w. ago Sherrill: 'No Justification' for Shutdown, Bill Ending It 'Unacceptable', Dems Shouldn't Have Backed Away

On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. and Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) said that the deal to end the government shutdown “is unacceptable”, there was “no justification” for keeping the shutdown going, and for Democrats “to kind of back away The post Sherrill: ‘No Justification’ for Shutdown, Bill Ending It ‘Unacceptable’, Dems Shouldn’t Have Backed Away appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 w. ago Deal to end longest government shutdown in history clears Congress

Deal to end longest government shutdown in history clears Congress  Reuters

Politics

3 w. ago VERIFY | What's in the U.S. Senate's deal to end the federal government shutdown?

VERIFY | What's in the U.S. Senate's deal to end the federal government shutdown?  WZZM13.com

Politics

3 w. ago SZA partners with Los Angeles restaurant Jon and Vinny's to offer free meals to SNAP recipients

SZA partners with Los Angeles restaurant Jon and Vinny's to offer free meals to SNAP recipients  CBS News

Politics

3 w. ago As Washington cuts food aid, Pennsylvania communities refuse to let neighbors go hungry | Joyce M. Davis

As Washington cuts food aid, Pennsylvania communities refuse to let neighbors go hungry | Joyce M. Davis  PennLive.com

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