Trump administration orders states "undo" full SNAP benefits
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has told states to stop giving full food assistance benefits through the SNAP program, following a recent Supreme Court decision. The court decision halted a previous judge's order that required full funding for these benefits, leaving states uncertain about how to proceed.Key Facts
- The USDA instructed states to stop issuing full SNAP benefits.
- This follows a Supreme Court ruling that paused an earlier order requiring full funding.
- SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps Americans buy food.
- About 40 million Americans depend on SNAP for food aid.
- States were told to continue providing partial benefits as per earlier instructions.
- The USDA warned that continuing full benefits could result in losing federal administrative funding.
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