SNAP
Future of SNAP benefits for 42 million in the US remains uncertain
SNAP benefits were halted on Saturday for nearly 42 million, the Trump administration has reluctantly indicated that it may tap contingency funds following court order
Trump administration refuses to tap into contingency funds as nearly 42 million set to lose food assistance
The USDA says “the well has run dry” although progressives argue Trump administration has access to emergency funding
As US government enters week four of shutdown, millions of low income families could lose food assistance
Several states have warned that if the shutdown continues until November, they will be forced to suspend SNAP and WIC benefits, threatening food assistance for millions
US Congress advances Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”, awarding tax cuts to the wealthy and sacrificing programs for the poor
The Senate voted to pass the Trump-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, which at its core expands massive tax cuts to the top 1%
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