Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown

The Trump administration will release roughly half of November’s SNAP benefits following a federal court order, using contingency funds to partially resume payments during the ongoing government shutdown. The USDA warned that the rollout could take months, drawing criticism from Democrats who called the move insufficient and politically motivated.

Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown

Food banks were ‘operating on fumes’ even before SNAP chaos

Food banks across the U.S. are already overwhelmed by high grocery costs and lost federal support — and now face a new crisis as millions are set to lose SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Many pantries warn they may have to ration food as demand surges beyond their capacity.

Food banks were ‘operating on fumes’ even before SNAP chaos

Mothers demand TSA follow its own breast milk and formula rules

Mothers and advocates are calling on the TSA to follow its own rules for traveling with breast milk and formula, pushing Congress to pass the bipartisan BABES Act to ensure proper training and enforcement. The Chamber of Mothers says the issue reflects broader gaps in U.S. support for parents, from paid leave to affordable child care.

Mothers demand TSA follow its own breast milk and formula rules

5 ways the Trump administration is forcing families to go hungry

The Trump administration is facing backlash for refusing to release legally required SNAP funds, a move that could leave 42 million Americans without food assistance by November 1. The decision continues a yearlong pattern of cuts and chaos in federal food programs, with advocates accusing the White House of using hunger as a political weapon during the government shutdown.

5 ways the Trump administration is forcing families to go hungry