Politics Dec 02 Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from states led by Democrats if they don’t provide recipient data 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
Nation Nov 12 What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown 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. By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
Politics Nov 11 Supreme Court expected to rule on whether full SNAP payments must resume 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. By Geoff Mulvihill, Margery A. Beck, Associated Press
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
Nov 07 Watch 4:01 Congress remains deadlocked on ending shutdown as airlines forced to cancel flights By Lisa Desjardins, Kayan Taraporevala U.S. airlines began cutting hundreds of flights at major airports as the impact of a record-long shutdown kicked in further. Nearly 800 flights at 40 airports were canceled by midday. It comes as Congress and President Trump remain deadlocked over… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 5:15 How the shutdown is impacting families who rely on SNAP benefits By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant The Trump administration battled in court over an order to start paying food aid immediately. For a deeper look into the impact of the shutdown on families who rely on SNAP benefits, Aman Nawaz spoke with Eric Mitchell, president of… Continue watching