Coverage dated October 26, 2025 to October 30, 2025

Judge to decide whether SNAP benefits can be cut off Saturday

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Federal food assistance could be cut off Saturday because of the shutdown. But a federal judge could decide to take steps to ensure federal food assistance keeps flowing.

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NPR
As the shutdown enters its fourth week, USDA says SNAP benefits will run out Nov. 1 (opens NPR)
Published Oct 26, 2025
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As many federal workers enter their fourth week of working without pay, the USDA says food assistance benefits, known as SNAP, will run out Nov. 1.
NPR
A judge is set to decide whether SNAP benefits can be cut off on Saturday (opens NPR)
Published Oct 29, 2025
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A Boston federal judge suggested she was not persuaded by the Trump administration's argument that it is legally barred from using a USDA emergency fund to keep the SNAP benefits coming.
Delaware Public Media
Judge to decide whether SNAP benefits can be cut off Saturday (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Oct 30, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Federal food assistance could be cut off Saturday because of the shutdown. But a federal judge could decide to take steps to ensure federal food assistance keeps flowing.
Black Enterprise
BREAKING: Judge Rules SNAP Benefits Must Remain During Shutdown (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Oct 30, 2025
Black Enterprise's feed description
With just 24 hours to go, a federal judge ruled the SNAP benefits lapse would likely cause harm as Americans struggle to eat without it.

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