Nation Jun 08 Millions lose SNAP benefits as One Big Beautiful Bill's stricter requirements kick in By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Nation Apr 30 Watch 7:37 How new SNAP restrictions on sugary foods and drinks are affecting Texas residents This year, 22 states are changing what people who rely on SNAP for food assistance can buy with their benefits. The new rules are meant to cut out sugary foods and drinks, a central focus of the “Make America Healthy… By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela, Maea Lenei Buhre
Politics Dec 02 Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from states led by Democrats if they don't provide recipient data Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday that the action is in the works because those states are refusing to provide requested information about the recipients, including their names and immigration status. By Geoff Mulvihill, Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Nov 13 As shutdown ends, states scramble to send SNAP benefits to millions State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended. By Geoff Mulvihill, David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Politics Nov 13 The shutdown is over, with no winners and much frustration. How did we get here? Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in Washington, didn't escape blame. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Nov 12 What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press How fast SNAP payments reach beneficiaries could vary by state. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to keep on hold lower-court rulings that the government should immediately fully fund the program. Continue reading
Nov 11 Supreme Court expected to rule on whether full SNAP payments must resume By Geoff Mulvihill, Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Resuming the program is a piece of the legislation adopted by the Senate and now headed to the House on to reopen the federal government. Continue reading
Nov 10 Trump administration renews Supreme Court appeal to keep full SNAP payments frozen By David A. Lieb, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The request Monday is the latest in a legal fight over how the program that helps 42 million Americans buy groceries should proceed during the government shutdown. Continue reading
Nov 09 Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payments for November amid legal battle By Scott Bauer, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger… Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 6:44 Longest shutdown on record disrupts air travel and food assistance for Americans By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara Any possible optimism that lawmakers would reach a deal this weekend to end the longest government shutdown on record has faded. The Senate held its first Saturday session since the shutdown began, but no votes were scheduled. John Yang speaks… Continue watching