What Happens to SNAP Benefits After Judge Pauses Trump's Federal Funding Freeze
Commonly referred to as "food stamps," SNAP benefits are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to purchase groceries. In 2023, the program served an average of 42.1 million people per month, or 12.6 percent of U.S. residents.
What does Trump's federal funding freeze mean for people who get aid?
Many are unclear on how sweeping the federal funding freeze is intended to be. Here are programs it could affect.
Trump's federal funding freeze rescinded: What to know about your benefits
Trump's funding freeze has raised concerns over Medicare, SNAP, and student loans. Learn which programs are impacted and how it may affect you.
Does Trump's Freeze on Federal Aid Impact SNAP Benefits? What We Know
While the administration insists the funding freeze does not apply to direct payments like Social Security and Medicaid, SNAP benefits are in a gray area. Experts interpret the ambiguous language in the memo as potentially impacting programs administered through state and local governments.
'Creating chaos': Trump's federal funding freeze puts programs assisting kids, seniors, and veterans in jeopardy
A White House memo ordered a temporary federal funding freeze, exempting Social Security and Medicare. Here are some programs that seem to be at risk.
Nutrition programs unaffected by Trump funding freeze, White House says
Nutrition programs that deliver food assistance to millions of U.S. families will not be affected by a White House pause on federal grants and loans, a senior official said on Tuesday.
Judge temporarily blocks part of Trump administration’s plans to freeze federal aid
A federal judge on Tuesday afternoon temporarily blocked part of the Trump administration’s plans to freeze all federal aid, a policy that unleashed confusion and worry from charities and educators even as the White House said it was not as sweeping an order as it appeared.
Trump's memo that directed a federal funding freeze has been rescinded. Here's what happened
President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.
Gov. Shapiro says Trump’s federal funding freeze is creating ‘havoc,’ as Pa. and N.J. officials scramble
Pennsylvania state and local officials were sent scrambling after President Donald Trump’s administration ordered a temporary pause on federal financial assistance, a halt that could affect trillions of dollars and disrupt hundreds of programs.
Judge halts Trump's funding freeze as administration offers payouts to federal workers
Trump continues his crackdown on illegal immigration and takes executive action on federal aid and DEI initiatives.
Second Federal Judge Orders Temporary Pause to Trump Administration Efforts to Freeze Funding
A second federal judge has ordered a temporary pause in Trump administration efforts to freeze federal funding in the latest twist over the spending of trillions of dollars in grants and loans
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Federal money reaches state accounts after funding freeze
No New Mexicans were denied Medicaid or SNAP benefits during the federal funding freeze enacted by President Donald Trump’s ...
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Senator Ernst defends President Trump’s order to freeze spending
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says President Trump is scrutinizing federal spending with his recent actions which at least ...
Trump has issued a freeze on grants and loans. Here’s what it means for your bottom line
The Trump administration paused federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance in a late-night move that could have ...