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Order to fund SNAP overstepped judge's power, DOJ argues to Supreme Court
A federal judge overstepped by ordering the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, the Justice Department told the Supreme Court Monday. The big picture: It's the administration's latest attempt to block the order to pay out full food assistance for roughly 42 million Americans,

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Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
SNAP Benefits To Drop to 65% In November As Trump Administration Appeals Court Order For Full Payments
U.S. Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near end
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume.

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What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown
The Timeline for SNAP Benefits Remains Uncertain, Even as the Government Is Set to Reopen
US Supreme Court extends pause on $4 billion in SNAP payments for November
The court’s action allows the administration for now to continue withholding about $4 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps

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New Mexico Legislature approves bill to backfill food assistance if SNAP aid falters
SNAP cuts hit families first, but small businesses are close behind
FOX 13 Utah

Here's how SLC furloughed employees, residents on SNAP can keep power on

As many suffer during the shutdown, Salt Lake City Public Utilities is doing something to ensure the power doesn't go out for furloughed federal employees and those who receive SNAP benefits

Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
The Nevada Independent

SNAP recipients in some states get full November benefits, but Trump admin seeks legal block

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it was working to release full funding for the food program, following a Thursday court order.

SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger

The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.

SNAP benefits don’t cover healthier diet costs: Study

Researchers considered whether SNAP benefits provide enough money to cover the costs of three popular eating plans.

Columbus Water & Power offers relief to federal employees, SNAP recipients. How to apply

Columbus Water & Power is offering relief to customers hit by the government shutdown. Here's how federal workers, SNAP recipients can apply.
Opinion

Pablo Monsivais and Evelyn Whitmer: When SNAP funding disappears, everyone pays – the wider cost of food insecurity in Washington

By Pablo Monsivais and Evelyn Whitmer. As Washington state faces reductions in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the consequences extend far beyond those who r

SNAP benefits back in effect following government shutdown

In our community, 160,000 people being helped by the food bank and our partner agencies every single month." says Lantrip.

Have SNAP benefits been released? Here's when Tennessee residents can expect payments after shutdown

Now that the longest shutdown in U.S. government history has ended, the SNAP will resume funding in Tennessee.
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