Nation Apr 30 How new SNAP restrictions on sugary foods and drinks are affecting Texas residents By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela, Maea Lenei Buhre
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
Politics Nov 09 Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payments for November amid legal battle 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… By Scott Bauer, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press
Politics Nov 08 Watch 6:44 Longest shutdown on record disrupts air travel and food assistance for Americans 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… By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara
Nation Nov 07 Appeals court upholds order requiring Trump admin to provide full SNAP benefits for November A federal appeals court is leaving an order in place that requires President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown. By David Lieb, Michael Casey, Scott Bauer, Associated Press
Nov 06 Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP food aid in November By Geoff Mulvihill, Michael Casey, Associated Press The ruling gave the Trump administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though it’s unlikely the 42 million Americans will see the money on the debit cards they use for groceries that quickly. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 8:10 Federal workers struggle without pay as long shutdown begins to affect more Americans By John Yang, Veronica Vela, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell Sunday marks day 33 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. Approximately 650,000 furloughed federal workers received fresh notices telling them to stay home without working and without pay, and many are beginning to feel the pinch. John… Continue watching
Nov 01 Watch 5:28 Uncertainty weighs on SNAP recipients as shutdown drags into new month By John Yang, Andrew Corkery Tens of millions of Americans who rely on SNAP for food assistance are facing uncertainty after two judges ruled the Trump administration must use emergency funds to provide at least partial benefits despite the government shutdown. But even if the… Continue watching
Oct 31 Instacart, DoorDash and other companies offer discounts to SNAP recipients By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press Several big companies are reacting to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. Continue reading
Oct 31 'You cannot crowdsource $8 billion.' Here's what to know about the lapse in SNAP benefits By Hannah Grabenstein Even if the Trump administration funded the food assistance program immediately, experts tell PBS News that many of the 42 million SNAP recipients are unlikely to get their benefits on time. Continue reading