Coverage dated June 22, 2026

Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.

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  1. FOX 13 Tampa

    Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C.

  2. Money Talks News

    Federal Judge Rules Against States’ SNAP Ban on Soda, Sugary Foods (opens Money Talks News)

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    A federal judge struck down Trump administration waivers letting five states ban SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy, ruling the USDA overstepped its…

  3. KEZI Eugene

    Federal judge blocks state bans on buying soda and candy with food stamps (opens KEZI Eugene)

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    A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from allowing five states to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with food stamps.

  4. Breitbart News

    Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks Bans on Buying Soda with Food Stamps (opens Breitbart News)

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    Obama-appointed U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson blocked the Trump administration's steps toward banning the purchase of soda with SNAP benefits.

  5. Hawaiitribune Herald

    US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy - Hawaii Tribune-Herald (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    US judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy - Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

  6. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy​ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Monday blocked the Trump administration from preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks.

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