Trump Administration Must Fully Fund Food Aid Benefits by Friday, US Judge Rules
A federal judge ordered U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to fully fund this month's food aid for 42 million low-income Americans by Friday, blocking its plan to only provide reduced benefits during the government shutdown.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Providence, Rhode Island accused the administration of withholding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, known as SNAP or food stamps, for "political reasons" as he ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund the program so people get 100%...
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