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500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally

Advocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment.

The Texas Tribune

Ruptured Families: The U.S. Citizen Children Left Behind by Deportations

More than 800,000 Texan kids with citizenship depend on an undocumented parent. Trump’s immigration crackdown is tearing their households apart.

Texas Observer

New SNAP rules requiring that benefits be used at stores selling healthier food could backfire

The more than 250,000 shops and stores that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits as payment for groceries will have to meet tougher requirements starting on Nov. 4, 2026, according to new U.S. Department of Agriculture rules. Any retailers that accept SNAP benefits from their customers will have to stock…

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Budget Cuts Threaten Program That Doubles Food Dollars for Californians in Need

Market Match program could disappear — unless lawmakers step in to fund an initiative that boosts access to farmers’ markets and supports small farms.

Capital & Main

No Candy, No Soda: 4 States Are Banning Sugary Treats for SNAP Users – How This Could Spread Nationwide

Families using SNAP benefits could soon notice major changes at grocery store checkout lines. Several states are now moving to block purchases of soda, candy, and other sugary snacks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, arguing that taxpayer-funded food assistance should promote healthier eating habits. Indiana, Nebraska, Utah, and West…

Budget and the Bees

SNAP Benefit Recalculations Are Rolling Out Now — Here’s How They Could Affect Your Food Money

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits are opening letters, checking their EBT balances, or logging into state portals only to discover their monthly...

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Sugar Crackdown: 4 States Ban Candy & Soda for SNAP Users – Are More Restrictions Coming?

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits are now facing major changes at the grocery store checkout line. Several states have begun restricting the...

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SNAP Shoppers Alert: New Verification Rules Require Selfies & Facial Recognition — Privacy Advocates Are Concerned

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits are seeing major technology changes roll out across government systems, and some recipients are uncomfortable with what...

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SNAP Foods Are Changing This Fall: Say Goodbye to Snacks – Here’s What Stores Must Stock and How It Hits Seniors

Millions of Americans who rely on SNAP benefits are about to see major changes at grocery stores this fall, and many seniors are already worried...

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We watched social media concentrate. The same thing is happening in AI, only at a deeper layer

We watched Snap lose to Meta's platform dominance and see the same pattern repeating in AI—only this time, the stakes aren't market share.

Fortune

7 States Expanding Senior Food Assistance Programs to Cover Gaps in May Benefits

Rising grocery prices continue putting enormous pressure on older Americans living on fixed incomes. Many seniors relying on Social Security and SNAP benefits say monthly...

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Social media CEOs called to Senate Judiciary hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee has called on the executives of major social media companies to testify before the panel next month regarding child online safety. Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, sent letters to the heads of Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok earlier this month seeking attendance at a hearing on…

Roll Call

Cisco Eliminates 4,000 Jobs on the Same Day It Reports $15.8B Record Revenue, Blaming AI Pivot

Cisco CFO Mark Patterson said the restructuring was "not a savings-driven" exercise, calling it instead a rapid reallocation of resources toward silicon, optics, security, and AI.

International Business Times

The Georgia ‘Gateway’ Update: Why Some Seniors Are Being Shifted Into the State’s Fixed-Income SNAP Review Category This Month

Many Georgia seniors who receive food assistance are noticing changes inside their Georgia Gateway accounts this month, including new review notices, updated reporting requirements, or...

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The SNAP Documentation Changes Leaving Single Parents Waiting Longer for Approval

Single parents across the United States are facing longer wait times for SNAP approval as documentation requirements become more complex. Families who once received decisions within weeks are now reporting repeated requests for pay stubs, childcare verification, housing records, and updated work-hour documentation before benefits can be processed. For parents…

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New Mexico Retirees Are Reporting Confusion Over Changes to Senior Assistance Renewals

For many older adults in New Mexico, renewing benefits used to feel routine. This year, however, retirees are reporting longer wait times, unclear paperwork requests,...

Latin Times

Report: SNAP Cuts From Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Now Taking Full Effect Nationwide

Among the states hit hardest is Arizona, where thousands of residents have lost benefits in recent months and, in some cases, without warning.

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12 Government Benefits You Didn’t Know You Qualify For After 60

Millions of Americans over 60 are missing out on government assistance simply because they assume they earn too much, own a home, or already receive...

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Capital & Main

California Lawmaker Proposes Fix to Blunt Loss of Food and Health Aid

As Trump-backed law threatens Medicaid and SNAP eligibility for millions, a proposed change to state data collection aims to preserve coverage.

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SNAP Update Benefit Changes Could Impact How Much You Get for Groceries Each Month

Millions of families rely on government food assistance to keep their pantries stocked during difficult economic times. The rules governing these vital nutritional programs change frequently based on federal budgets and shifting agricultural policies. A recent national update to the system is introducing brand new ways to spend your digital…

The Guardian - US

The Trump administration is deleting government data. From infant deaths to hunger, here are five ways it’s hurting Americans

This information was used to understand the problems Americans face. The consequences of its erasure, experts warn, could affect generations to come

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Ohio SNAP Rules Just Changed Again And It Could Affect Your Benefits

Navigating the complex bureaucracy of government food assistance programs is a constant struggle for low-income families. The rules dictating who qualifies for help and how much they receive seem to change every single season. State lawmakers recently updated the administrative guidelines for the nutritional assistance program affecting millions of residents.…

Fortune

District, founded by three Snapchat alumni, raises a $14.7 million seed round to help independent sellers build community-driven marketplaces

The a16z-backed AI startup wants to bring the corner store experience to online shopping.

The Independent UK

DoorDash met with mixed reactions over new SNAP Kroger grocery delivery

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DoorDash will now allow SNAP recipients to get their groceries delivered from Kroger

For a limited time, DoorDash is offering $0 delivery fees on the first order from the Kroger family of brands when consumers pay with an EBT card

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