With over 40 million Americans at risk of losing vital SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hints at possible emergency payouts by Wednesday. However, uncertainty remains as federal courts mandate action on funding.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration's USDA to ensure full food stamp payments are made by Monday, or partial payments by Wednesday, amid ongoing funding challenges.
In a critical move, 23 Democratic attorneys general have sued the Agriculture Department to unlock billions in contingency funds for the nation's struggling anti-hunger program, aiming to protect the most vulnerable families from food insecurity.
