States Challenge Trump Administration Over SNAP Funding Amid Government Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown drags on, a coalition of 23 states and the District of Columbia has taken decisive legal action against the Trump administration to protect essential food assistance programs that nearly one in eight Americans rely on. This challenge spotlights the real human cost of Washington’s political deadlock and questions the administration's prioritization amid national sovereignty and economic stability concerns. How Long Will Political Gridlock Starve American Families? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it would halt funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if the shutdown persists into November. SNAP provides critical...