US courts order Trump to continue SNAP benefits amid shutdown
TL;DR
Two US federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue paying SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown, using emergency funds, despite the USDA's initial plans to halt distribution due to lack of funding. The courts emphasized that Congress intended for SNAP benefits to be funded even during funding lapses, and the administration was directed to report on whether it will pay full or reduced benefits. The decision is a critical lifeline for over 40 million Americans relying on food assistance amid ongoing political stalemate.
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