3 h. ago Washington dysfunction is ruining the lives of millions of ordinary Americans

Government shutdown eliminates Affordable Care Act tax credits and SNAP benefits, leaving millions without health benefits or food assistance as Congress fails to act.

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3 h. ago Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.

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8 h. ago With the outlook for SNAP benefits uncertain, food banks are warning of a crisis

More Americans are turning to food banks to help fill the assistance gap, but administrators caution they aren't designed to act as a safety net for a government program.

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8 h. ago As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills

With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.

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14 h. ago Uncertainty Persists for Americans Waiting for Food Benefits After SNAP Ruling

Judges on Friday ordered the federal government to continue providing food assistance during the shutdown. But benefits will still most likely be interrupted.

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15 h. 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.

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16 h. ago More than 66,000 Alaskans stare down a November without federal food benefits

More than 66,000 Alaskans stare down a November without federal food benefits  Anchorage Daily News

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20 h. ago US judges say Trump administration must keep paying Snap food benefits during US shutdown

US judges say Trump administration must keep paying Snap food benefits during US shutdown  BBC

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20 h. ago US judges say Trump administration must pay Snap food benefits

US judges say Trump administration must pay Snap food benefits  BBC

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21 h. ago Two judges rule Trump admin must keep SNAP benefits in place as shutdown drags on

A pair of federal judges ordered the Trump administration to keep SNAP payments flowing during the government shutdown, averting a lapse in food aid for millions of Americans.

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21 h. ago 2025 California SNAP benefits ending: Where to get food assistance in Southern California

2025 California SNAP benefits ending: Where to get food assistance in Southern California  ABC7 Los Angeles

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22 h. ago Judge orders administration to distribute SNAP contingency money

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to distribute SNAP contingency money "as soon as possible."

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22 h. ago Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule

Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule  Al Arabiya English

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22 h. ago Judge gives Trump administration until Monday to have a plan for SNAP benefits

Judge Indira Talwani acknowledged this will leave millions of people without assistance starting Saturday. Two dozen Democratic-led states had sued over the administration's decision to suspend SNAP.

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22 h. ago Federal judges order administration to pay SNAP benefits but what's next remains unclear

Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use emergency funding to provide SNAP benefits. But it's unclear how much, or when, those funds would be provided before the funding runs dry.

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22 h. ago Judge rules Trump's attempt to suspend SNAP funding is unlawful

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to suspend SNAP funding is "unlawful," but declined to immediately order that the program be funded. 

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22 h. ago SNAP beneficiaries threaten to ransack stores over government shutdown

SNAP beneficiaries expressed outrage on social media over the government shutdown affecting food stamp benefits starting Nov. 1, with some threatening to ransack stores.

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23 h. ago Photos: Food banks scramble to get ready as SNAP funding deadline looms

Some 42 million people in the U.S. who rely on SNAP benefits could soon join the already long lines at the nation's food banks and pantries that are also serving struggling federal workers.

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24 h. ago Find a Southern California food bank with future of SNAP benefits uncertain

Find a Southern California food bank with future of SNAP benefits uncertain  NBC Los Angeles

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30 h. ago Delaware governor on using state money to temporarily fund SNAP benefits

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer of Delaware, who declared a state of emergency to temporarily fund SNAP benefits for his state's recipients of the federal food aid.

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