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Trump Will Ask Courts To Clarify How To Legally Fund SNAP—After Judges Rule He Can’t Stop Benefits
P resident Donald Trump said Friday he has instructed White House lawyers to ask courts for more clarity on how his administration can legally fund the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program “as soon as possible,” after two judges ordered the use of emergency funds to continue funding the program during the shutdown.

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Donald Trump Gives Update on SNAP Benefit Funding
Judges say Trump administration must keep paying some SNAP benefits
Two federal judges require Trump administration tap into emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefits
two federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must use emergency funds to partially cover the benefits.

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Trump administration cannot suspend food aid benefits, US judges rule
Trump says ready to maintain US food aid funding despite shutdown
RI judge orders SNAP benefits be paid, despite government shutdown. What to know.
“Today’s ruling is a lifeline for millions of families, seniors, and veterans who depend on SNAP to put food on the table.

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Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments

Court order can't restore SNAP benefits 'overnight,' Nessel says

Michigan joined a multi-state lawsuit seeking federal contingency funds for SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.

SNAP funding is set to lapse Nov. 1, leaving recipients empty-handed. Here's what experts say.

With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits — and when help might resume.

Trump hosted 'Great Gatsby' Halloween party hours before SNAP funding lapsed

President Donald Trump has come under fire after he hosted a "Great Gatsby" themed Halloween party just hours before millions of Americans lost their SNAP benefits.

Millions may lose out on SNAP benefits, but why do so many Americans rely on them?

While a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release contingency plan funds for the SNAP food program, it remains to be seen if these funds will be available to help feed Americans this weekend.

Trump Throws Lavish Halloween 'Great Gatsby' Party On Eve Of SNAP Running Dry

The president hosted his glittering, Roaring '20s-themed event at Mar-a-Lago hours before federal food benefits were set to go on pause.

Fact Check: Are There Contingency Funds Available To Pay SNAP Benefits?

There is a legal dispute over whether emergency funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture can be used to pay for benefits.

‘There’s so much uncertainty’: SNAP benefits in limbo despite court rulings

Policy advocates and SNAP beneficiaries welcomed Friday’s rulings blocking the Trump administration from halting food stamp payments but emphasized that many questions remain.

SNAP in limbo as government shutdown hits Day 32. Live updates

The pain of the shutdown is being felt by millions of other Americans as the federal government enters Day 32 of a funding squabble.
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