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The Latest Breaking News from SNAP

US agriculture department tells states to ‘undo’ Snap benefits for families in need

Directive comes after supreme court order allowing Trump officials to pause food aid payments amid shutdown

The Guardian - US

JPMorgan Chase-Backed Propel Launches $20M SNAP Relief Fund As Millions Of Families Wait For Food Benefits During Government Shutdown

Fintech company Propel launched an emergency fund on Oct. 28 to deliver direct cash assistance to families affected by the government shutdown's disruption of $8 billion in monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments.

Benzinga

Even Trump’s supporters are starting to turn on him as his approval rating tumbles with Republicans

Trump’s approval rating slipped as the government shutdown continues to make history as longest ever

The Independent UK

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Trump administration orders states "undo" full SNAP benefits

The Trump administration is fiercely fighting a judge's order to fully fund SNAP benefits.

Axios

USDA orders states to ‘undo’ steps to offer full SNAP food benefit payments after Supreme Court pause

Nearly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits each month

The Independent UK

The First Circuit Is Not A Denny's

According to the Attorney General, the First Circuit's clerk refused to "offer any means of filing" an emergency brief after 5:00 p.m.

Reason

College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support

U.S. college students who receive federal food aid are looking to their campuses for support because the program known as SNAP is in limbo during the government shutdown

The Independent UK

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Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago as thousands hit food banks amid shutdown

Images of the president were shared by guests on social media Friday at the lavish event which featured a three-course menu of beef filet, truffle dauphinoise, pan-seared scallops and a trio of desserts including “Trump chocolate cake.”

The Independent UK

Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown

Washington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard

The Independent UK

Trump’s unprecedented move to withhold SNAP benefits has nation’s largest food charity despairing: ‘The situation is catastrophic’

Feed for America said traffic to its online food-bank locator has jumped sixfold since the shutdown began.

Fortune

Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets

With SNAP benefits going out late, nonprofits are begging for pet food donations to prevent desperate owners from surrendering their dogs and cats to animal shelters

The Independent UK

People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits

People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: supreme court blocks full Snap food aid payments following White House request

The high court’s order came after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request to block an order to distribute November’s full monthly food stamp benefits – key US politics stories from 7 November 2025

The Guardian - US

USDA must make full SNAP payments after judge denies bid to halt them

The administration previously argued it lacks the funds for the program.

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The Independent UK

Court leaves order in place requiring Trump admin to provide full SNAP payments for November

A federal appeals court leaves an order in place that requires President Donald Trump’s administration to provide full SNAP food benefits for November amid a U.S. government shutdown

The Independent UK

Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP food stamp payments after Trump appeal

The USDA says funding is already going to states while the government wages a legal battle to freeze it

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‘We’re Just Trying to Get By:’ Families Hit Hard by SNAP Delays

A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to deliver SNAP payments in full to all of the states by Friday, November 7....

Roll Call

Supreme Court stays lower court orders for USDA to pay November SNAP benefits - Roll Call

The Agriculture Department said it would comply with a federal court order to fully pay for November food stamp benefits, but also appealed.

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The Conversation

National 211 hotline calls for food assistance quadrupled in a matter of days, a magnitude typically seen during disasters

Between January and mid-October 2025, calls to local 211 helplines from people seeking food pantries in their community held steady at nearly 1,000 calls per day.

Axios

Trump admin appeals order to pay SNAP benefits in full

The administration is under a Friday deadline to pay out the critical benefits.

Barchart

Snap Has a $400 Million Catalyst Right Now. Does It Make SNAP Stock a Buy?

Snap has announced a $400 million deal with Perplexity AI, and shares popped about 15% on strong quarterly results.

The Guardian - US

Trump is threatening the basic needs of poor Americans. How low he has sunk

The president has put Snap benefits in jeopardy amid a fight over Medicaid. The nation has lost its moral authority

International Business Times UK

Market Drubs Magnificent 7 & Company After AI Reality Check

The market pulled back because of growing concerns about the aggressive AI spending of large tech firms.

GOBankingRates

3 SNAP/EBT Scams To Avoid During the Government Shutdown

With roughly 42 million Americans relying on SNAP, scammers have plenty of potential targets, so it's paramount to protect your personal data.

The Conversation

Who gets SNAP benefits to buy groceries and what the government pays for the program – in 5 charts

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has helped low-income Americans buy groceries for decades with few disruptions.

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