Trump Admin to Distribute Half of Usual SNAP Benefits in November

TL;DR
Amid the US government shutdown, Trump officials threatened to cut Snap benefits for the first time in over 60 years, leading to widespread concern among millions of vulnerable Americans who rely on the aid for groceries, with many fearing severe hardship and perceiving the move as cruelty.
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- Americans ‘dumbfounded by cruelty’ of Trump officials slashing Snap benefits The Guardian
- Trump administration says it will distribute partial SNAP payments NPR
- Trump administration will provide only half of usual food stamp benefits in November CNN
- SNAP update: Trump admin will pay 50% of food stamp benefits in November amid shutdown CNBC
- Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Says It Will Make Only Partial SNAP Payments This Month The New York Times
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