What Happens to SNAP Benefits After Judge Pauses Trump's Federal Funding Freeze
Commonly referred to as "food stamps," SNAP benefits are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to purchase groceries. In 2023, the program served an average of 42.1 million people per month, or 12.6 percent of U.S. residents.
Will SNAP Benefits Change Under Trump’s New Policy Proposals? Here’s What To Know So Far
One week into his presidency, President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders, effectively ending government programs that support millions of Americans.
Nutrition programs unaffected by Trump funding freeze, White House says
Nutrition programs that deliver food assistance to millions of U.S. families will not be affected by a White House pause on federal grants and loans, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Does Trump's Freeze on Federal Aid Impact SNAP Benefits? What We Know
While the administration insists the funding freeze does not apply to direct payments like Social Security and Medicaid, SNAP benefits are in a gray area. Experts interpret the ambiguous language in the memo as potentially impacting programs administered through state and local governments.
Trump rescinds spending freeze on federal assistance
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded its sweeping freeze of federal assistance, which roiled Washington and caused widespread confusion about which programs were affected by the move, according to a copy of the memo obtained by POLITICO.
President Trump's freeze on federal funding. What grants and programs will be affected?
President Trump temporarily freezes federal funding as programs and organizations that receive federal grants are reviewed. Here's what that means.
Trump administration rescinds order attempting to freeze federal aid spending
The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused the freeze.
U.S. Rep. McGovern expresses doubts about President Trump's funding cuts, Cabinet picks
Worcester, is worried that President Trump’s proposed cuts to programs like SNAP could hurt the state’s families in need.
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Funds frozen by Trump: What programs would be affected?
Recent concerns about federal fund freezes have raised questions about the stability of essential assistance programs. While ...
Are food stamps a state or federal program? What you need to know about SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, serves as a crucial lifeline for millions of low-income individuals and families across the Uni ...
RFK Jr. Prepared to Target Processed Foods—But Not Trump’s Diet Coke
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he is ready to curtail the amount of processed foods that children eat through school meals and ...
A Nutrition Program for Low-Income Americans Seeks Clarity on Funding Pause
It was not immediately known how the federal funding freeze would affect W.I.C., which provides vouchers for healthy foods to ...
Officials tell SNAP users to be vigilant after feds stop replacing food benefits lost to fraud
In the past, the federal government replaced food benefits lost to fraud, but that policy changed late last year.
If you are struggling, here's where to find help getting meals and groceries in Phoenix
Over 30% of Arizona's population struggles to find a meal every day, three times a day. Fortunately, there is help. Here's ...
12:30 Report — Alarm bells go off over federal funding freeze order
REPORT It’s Tuesday, but there’s been enough news already that I have deemed today Wednesday. 😅 Here’s what’s ...
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Opinion: Local Nutrition Programs Are More Important Than Ever
"With federal nutrition assistance facing an uncertain future, local organizations must step in to fill the gaps. But ...