Nation Jul 30 60 years after Medicaid was signed into law, Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ is chiseling it back By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Health Jul 21 Why child health advocates worry about the loss of federal summer EBT funding Iowa has launched its own summer EBT program that food security advocates say provides nutrition for a fraction of kids who otherwise may struggle to eat enough when school is out of session. More states may soon look to adopt… By Laura Santhanam
Politics Jul 07 Watch 6:18 Who will be affected by Trump administration’s Medicaid, SNAP work requirements President Trump’s big tax law includes a major provision the GOP has endorsed for years: work requirements for Medicaid recipients and for food stamp benefits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million Americans could lose medical coverage over the… By Laura Barrón-López, Karina Cuevas
Politics May 29 Watch 6:32 Provision in GOP budget bill puts millions at risk of losing SNAP benefits By Lisa Desjardins, Jackson Hudgins
Politics May 13 WATCH: Jeffries holds briefing as House committees discuss budget bill plans House Republicans proposed sweeping tax breaks Monday in President Donald Trump's big priority bill, tallying at least $4.9 trillion in costs so far, partly paid for with cuts to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs used by millions of… By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Apr 15 Arkansas and Indiana ask Trump administration to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP By JoNel Aleccia, Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The goal is to improve the health of SNAP participants, though Indiana also is moving to change work requirements for participants. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 6:43 Why SNAP benefits aren’t keeping up with the rising cost of food By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn The five-year farm bill is working its way through Congress, and one major sticking point this year is funding for the federal program that helps low-income people buy food. An analysis by the Urban Institute found that SNAP benefits in… Continue watching
Jan 31 WATCH: Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in Senate hearing on child exploitation By Barbara Ortutay, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press Sexual predators. Addictive features. Eating disorders. Unrealistic beauty standards. Bullying. These are just some of the issues young people are dealing with on social media — and advocates say companies are not doing enough to protect them. Continue reading
Nov 21 3 things food banks really want By Laura Santhanam Even as inflation has eased and unemployment remains at historic lows, experts say many households are still struggling to afford food. Here's how to help food banks keep more families afloat. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch 6:58 GOP Rep. Lawler on the disagreements in his party that could lead to a government shutdown By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura As the nation moves closer to a government shutdown, there is still no sign of a way out ahead of the Saturday night deadline. Whenever a deal is ultimately struck to avoid a shutdown or reopen the government, moderate Republicans… Continue watching