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What is going on with the SNAP program?

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SNAP benefits are set to be suspended for over 40 million Americans due to a government shutdown and lack of a funding bill. Lawsuits have been filed by states to restore funding, but no resolution is in place. Food banks are bracing for increased demand as recipients face food insecurity.

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25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP food stamp funding freeze

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  • Twenty-five US states are suing the Trump administration to stop cuts to federal food stamp benefits. 4s
  • Most suing states have Democratic governors, except Nevada and Vermont. 11s
  • Tennessee is not suing and will not use state funds to cover SNAP benefits during the freeze. 1m 9s
  • Local food banks and nonprofits in Tennessee are organizing food assistance events to support affected families. 2m 12s
  • SNAP recipients with leftover funds can still use them, but many may soon face food insecurity. 2m 48s
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25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP food stamp funding freeze
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CBS America
1 day ago
25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP food stamp funding freeze

Half of US states are suing the Trump administration to stop federal food aid from being cut.

California sues Trump administration over refusal to fund SNAP
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Fox News
1 day ago
California sues Trump administration over refusal to fund SNAP

California, with 23 attorneys general and three governors, is suing to block the USDA's suspension of SNAP benefits during the shutdown.

Why won't Trump call lapsing food aid an emergency?
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CBS America
2 days ago
Why won't Trump call lapsing food aid an emergency?

42 million Americans will lose SNAP help due to the shutdown; the administration refuses to use the $5 billion reserve, citing legal limits.

U.S. food assistance faces funding shortfall amid shutdown
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France 24
2 days ago
U.S. food assistance faces funding shortfall amid shutdown

Tens of millions relying on SNAP will not receive benefits unless Congress reopens the government; contingency funds will not be used.

Millions prepare to lose SNAP benefits as shutdown continues
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CBS America
2 days ago
Millions prepare to lose SNAP benefits as shutdown continues

The USDA has declared no new SNAP benefits will be issued, impacting over 40 million people who depend on this assistance.

Unemployed cancer survivor fears food aid cutoff as shutdown drags on
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CBS America
2 days ago
Unemployed cancer survivor fears food aid cutoff as shutdown drags on

Over 40 million Americans who rely on SNAP face losing benefits, with food banks preparing for increased demand.

SNAP funds to run out as shutdown stalemate enters 5th week
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CBS America
3 days ago
SNAP funds to run out as shutdown stalemate enters 5th week

Nearly 42 million Americans will not receive SNAP benefits as government funding has lapsed due to a failure to pass a funding bill.

Millions of Americans set to lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1
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CBS America
3 days ago
Millions of Americans set to lose SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1

40 million Americans rely on SNAP, but the shutdown means many may not get benefits next month.

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