Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court extended a decision allowing President Donald Trump to hold back food aid money during a government shutdown. This affects millions who rely on food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The order continues while Congress works on ending the government shutdown.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed President Trump to withhold $4 billion in food aid during a government shutdown.
- Millions of people who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are affected.
- A lower court had ordered the government to release the funds, but this decision is now on hold.
- The ruling happened one day after the Senate approved a plan to end the government shutdown.
- The government shutdown has been the longest in U.S. history, affecting many services and workers.
- Legal battles continue over the food aid, leading to uncertainty for people relying on these benefits.
- This situation is part of the Trump administration's broader effort to cut government spending.
