Summary
Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to continue funding the SNAP food aid program using emergency funds, despite a legal dispute about its usage. The ongoing government shutdown has affected millions, leading to the SNAP funding issue, and President Trump maintains that it's up to Democrats to resolve the shutdown.
Key Facts
- Federal judges ordered the Trump administration to keep the SNAP program funded using emergency funds.
- The SNAP program ran out of money on Saturday, impacting 42 million people.
- There is debate over the legality of using emergency funds for regular SNAP benefits.
- The government shutdown began on October 1 and is ongoing.
- President Trump has traveled frequently during the shutdown, unlike past presidents who stayed to negotiate.
- The GOP-led House passed a short-term funding bill, aiming to pressure Senate Democrats.
- New York City is preparing for mayoral elections with key candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo.
