Summary
The Trump administration announced a plan to partially fund SNAP benefits after judges ruled that the funds must be released. Up to 42 million Americans are affected, and the administration will use contingency funds to provide 50% of the benefits for November.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration plans to fund SNAP benefits using contingency funds.
- Two judges ruled that SNAP funds must be released.
- 42 million Americans did not receive their SNAP benefits at the start of the month.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture will meet court orders to release funds.
- Funding will cover 50% of eligible households in November.
- Initially, the administration considered using Child Nutrition funds but decided against it.
- The issue arose during a government shutdown where usual funding sources were unavailable.
- Legal challenges from various states and organizations pushed for the release of these funds.
