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CBS Evening News - Food banks stretched thin amid government shutdown - A pair of federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must tap into a contingency fund to continue making payments for SNAP, which was set to have its funding expire. Still, some food banks are already struggling to keep up with demand. Kati Weis reports. 4H ago - 02:58

A pair of federal judges ruled that the Trump administration must tap into a contingency fund to continue making payments for SNAP, which was set to have its funding expire. Still, some food banks are already struggling to keep up with demand. Kati Weis reports.

CBS News - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

Trump: 'I Do NOT Want Americans to Go Hungry' — Seeks Way to Pay SNAP, Gives Out Schumer's Number

President Trump said he has instructed government lawyers to seek immediate court guidance on how to legally continue payments for SNAP.

Breitbart - Politics - 56 minutes ago

Military personnel will recieve paychecks, administration ordered to pay SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

Get live updates and the latest news as the government shutdown hits the one month mark, with Trump administration promising military paychecks but not SNAP funds.

NBC News - Politics - 56 minutes ago

Shapiro declares emergency to help fund food programs with SNAP benefits poised to halt

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday signed a declaration of disaster emergency to release millions to help feed low-income Pennsylvanians one day before the federal food safety net program runs out

Lancaster Online - US News - 1 hour ago

Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judge rules. See how it unfolded.

Judges in Mass. and R.I. acted in separate cases a day before the USDA planned to freeze payments to the food aid program because it said it could no longer keep funding it due to the shutdown.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule

Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown

Independent UK - World - 2 hours ago

Trump vows to 'fund SNAP as soon as possible' if court allows, blasts Democrats over shutdown delay

Trump seeks court ruling on SNAP payments during government shutdown as 42 million Americans face uncertainty over November food stamp benefits.

Fox News - Politics - 3 hours ago

How SNAP recipients and food banks are reeling from the shutdown

There is fear and confusion among the 42 million people who rely on SNAP benefits for food assistance. The Trump administration said funding had run out for SNAP benefits because of the government shutdown, but a federal judge has now ruled that the administration must use contingency funds to pay for the program. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

NBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Where you can volunteer in L.A. to help those affected by disruptions to SNAP benefits

Local nonprofits have been stepping up to fill in the gap by hosting free grocery pop-up markets and other events to help those who need food now — not later.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom.

Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom.

BBC News - Business - 3 hours ago

Hassett says Democrats have 'no plan' as SNAP benefits for 42M Americans hang in balance during shutdown

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans as President Donald Trump and Kevin Hassett push to eliminate Senate filibuster rules.

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Federal judge rules Trump administration must fund SNAP benefits

There is fear and confusion among the 42 million people who rely on SNAP benefits for food assistance. The Trump administration said funding had run out for SNAP benefits because of the government shutdown, but a federal judge has now ruled that the administration must use contingency funds to pay for the program. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.

NBC News - US News - 4 hours ago

In two separate rulings, US judges said the plan to cut off Snap food benefits for millions of Americans is likely unlawful.

A federal judge said the plan to suspend food aid to millions of Americans during the ongoing US government shutdown is likely unlawful.

BBC News - US News - 4 hours ago

Judge Orders Federal Government to Pay SNAP Benefits During Shutdown; GOP Rejects Ending Filibuster | Capitol Report

President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to reopen the government, even if it means ending the filibuster, as SNAP benefits (or food stamps) are set t...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Dems cynically keep government shut down past Election Day as SNAP benefits could lapse for millions of poor Americans

"Your government is failing you right now. Poverty is not red or blue," Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said at a Capitol Hill press conference alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

New York Post - US News - 4 hours ago

Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown

Two federal judge have ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund the SNAP food aid program using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown. The rulings Friday came

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Historic Lewes Farmers Market offers SNAP Bonus Bucks

In response to the insolvency of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due to the government shutdown, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market is increasing its contribution to beneficiaries.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Emergency funds must be used for SNAP: Judges -- Two judges ruled that the Trump administration must use emergency funds to pay for food assistance. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and Willie James Inman have more.

Two judges ruled that the Trump administration must use emergency funds to pay for food assistance. CBS News' Jessica Levinson and Willie James Inman have more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump administration must pay SNAP benefits despite government shutdown: judge

The Justice Department argued that the food stamp program, which feeds more than 40 million Americans, effectively did not exist anymore due to the shutdown.

CNBC - US News - 5 hours ago

Mike Tyson says new venture could aid 42 million losing SNAP benefits

Mike Tyson said his new business venture, ChaChing’s Price Fighter, could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Mike Tyson's new business aims to support millions facing SNAP cutbacks

Mike Tyson said his new business venture, ChaChing’s Price Fighter, could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.

Fox News - Business - 6 hours ago

SNAP rulings ease shutdown pressure as Thune rebuffs Trump call to end filibuster -- A pair of federal judges ruled the government must tap into a contingency fund to make SNAP payments.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune's stance on the filibuster is "unchanged" despite President Trump's call to scrap the rule to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.

CBS News - Politics - 6 hours ago

Lancaster County food pantries will receive more aid as demand rises with SNAP on pause

Yasmeen Jones, 37, said she’s learned how to plan meals for her two boys. Thomas, 10, and Austin, 9, were diagnosed with Level 3 autism spectrum disorder. Jones said it’s

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Terrified moms speak out, say their kids face starvation as SNAP benefits expire: 'We have nothing'

42 million Americans are being stripped of their grocery budget benefits — financial support provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — on Saturday, Nov. 1.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Speaker Johnson: SNAP Benefits Drying Up As Democrats Vote for Shutdown

Benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are drying up this weekend as Democrats have voted to keep the government shut down 14 times.

Breitbart - Technology - 7 hours ago

Judges order Trump admin to use emergency funds to pay for SNAP benefits with cutoff Saturday

A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration move to suspend SNAP food benefits to 42 million Americans due to the ongoing government shutdown was likely against the law.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Why SNAP benefits can't be funded without congressional action

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins explains why the USDA lacks authority to fund SNAP independently as benefits expire Nov. 1 for more than 40 million Americans.

Fox News - Business - 7 hours ago

Federal judge orders Trump administration to restore SNAP funding during shutdown

A pair of federal judges ordered the Trump administration to keep SNAP payments flowing during the government shutdown, averting a lapse in food aid for millions of Americans.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Federal judges order Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP food-aid program

Rulings come a day before Department of Agriculture planned to freeze payments during government shutdown

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Federal judge in R.I. blocks Trump administration from halting SNAP payments

Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered the government to tap $6 billion in contingency funds to make the SNAP payments, rejecting the argument that the money should be saved for other emergencies.

Boston Globe - Politics - 8 hours ago

Federal Judges Order USDA to Pay SNAP Benefits During Shutdown

More than 40 million Americans rely on the program to buy food each month.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Judges say Trump administration must keep paying some SNAP benefits -- Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.

Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.

CBS News - Politics - 9 hours ago

Trump administration must fund SNAP benefits for November, judges rule

Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration will have until Monday to decide whether it will partially or fully fund November's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Judge blocks suspension of Snap food aid during US government shutdown

Plaintiffs argue Trump administration’s decision to suspend benefits is unlawful as funds are available

Irish Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay SNAP benefits out of contingency fund

The ruling came one day before funding for SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, was set to lapse.

NBC News - Health - 9 hours ago

SNAP Benefits: Trump Official Tells Americans 'We Have Failed You'

Mike Johnson quickly jumped in to clarify that Rollins meant Democrats when she said "we."

Newsweek - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

'Come to the table' - stars pressure Grand Slams over prize money -- Aryna Sabalenka is the latest top player to ramp up pressure on the Grand Slams over increased prize money and greater welfare benefits.

Aryna Sabalenka is the latest top player to ramp up pressure on the Grand Slams over increased prize money and greater welfare benefits.

BBC News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

SNAP Benefits Update: Trump Official Tells Americans 'We Have Failed You'

Mike Johnson quickly jumped in to clarify that Rollins meant Democrats when she said "we."

Newsweek - US News - 11 hours ago

Brooke Rollins Denies USDA Has Money to Fund SNAP as Suspension Looms

The Trump administration stated it wasn’t permitted to utilize a contingency fund with approximately $5 billion to fund SNAP.

Epoch Times - US News - 11 hours ago

Former TGI Fridays chief in move to snap up UK chain

Sugarloaf TGIF Management has swooped to buy the chain's British operations just over a year after they last changed hands, Sky News learns.

Sky News - Business - 12 hours ago

Instacart, DoorDash, Other Companies Offering Discounts to SNAP Recipients

The program, known as food stamps, is due to see a lapse in funding starting on Nov. 1, officials have warned.

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments

Two federal judges could rule on whether the federal government must continue replenishing SNAP food aid benefits during the shutdown. The Trump administration says debit cards will not be loaded for …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 13 hours ago

Labour still plans to cut benefits by 'fixing' welfare spending, says Number 10

The chancellor is under fire from rivals after admitting she broke the law when renting out her home. Rachel Reeves has apologised and Keir Starmer says an investigation is unnecessary, but the issue adds to the list of the government's woes. Follow the latest from Westminster.

Sky News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Shutdown set to deliver harshest blow yet as SNAP funding for millions runs out

The government shutdown threatens to cut SNAP food benefits for over 40 million Americans starting Nov. 1. Working families and seniors face a potential hunger crisis.

Fox News - Business - 16 hours ago

With SNAP Benefits Set to Expire, Here Are 6 Ways to Stretch Your Food Budget

As the loss of federal food aid looms, experts offer tips for those looking to provide adequate nutrition on a reduced budget.

Epoch Times - Business - 18 hours ago

Ramen instead of Reese's? Looming SNAP cuts change what's on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters

The government shutdown has some people rethinking what to hand out this Halloween. Some U.S. householders are preparing to give trick-or-treaters shelf-stable family foods like ramen, canned soup or …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 19 hours ago

South suburban food pantry draws hundreds as SNAP cutoff looms

The staff at the Rich Township food pantry prepared 200 bags of food, twice the usual amount, on Thursday in anticipation of a surge in demand after news that many likely will not receive their food stamps next month.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Fingers Pointed At and By VA for Ongoing Shutdown, Benefits Claims Processes -- "The Democrats' government shutdown is limiting services for veterans and making life miserable for VA employees, and things...

“The Democrats’ government shutdown is limiting services for veterans and making life miserable for VA employees, and things are only going to get worse as time goes on,” VA Secretary Doug Collins said.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Fingers Pointed At and By VA for Ongoing Shutdown, Benefits Claims Processes

“The Democrats’ government shutdown is limiting services for veterans and making life miserable for VA employees, and things are only going to get worse as time goes on,” VA Secretary Doug Collins said.

Military.com - US News - 1 day ago

Baby formula company slashes prices for SNAP-eligible families amid government funding chaos

As DC lawmakers bicker over budget, Bobbie is bringing babies the milk.

New York Post - Health - 1 day ago

How to Help Families Losing SNAP Benefits

About 42 million people, including 16 million children, are set to lose food assistance starting on November 1.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

SNAP funding is set to lapse on Nov. 1. Here's what to know. -- With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits - and when help might resume.

With food-stamp funding set to lapse Saturday, recipients are asking what happens to their benefits — and when help might resume.

CBS News - Business - 1 day ago

Snap Insight: Trump-Xi meeting in Busan cools tensions, but mistrust still runs deep

The outcome of the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Busan signals a de-escalation of tensions, says former US news bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 1 day ago

Two Illinois moms among millions facing SNAP cutoff as pantries say: 'We cannot meet this need'

Nearly 2 million people in Illinois may lose food assistance starting Saturday because of the government shutdown. The state and food pantries say they can’t replace the $350 million that SNAP provides each month.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 1 day ago

When a high school football player asked for his advice, Patriots rookie Julian Ashby's snap decision was, 'Yes!'

This spring, Ashby was at Patriot Place picking up some dinner. That’s when Connor Vigneau, the long snapper for the Walpole High football team, spotted him.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Prison guards ordered back to work after snap strike causes court confusion

Guards from prisons across the state stopped work after an inmate who assaulted four guards did not receive prison time for his crimes.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 1 day ago

Tech giants are spending big on AI in rush to dominate the boom -- Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom.

Earnings reports from Meta, Alphabet and Microsoft reaffirm that giants are ramping up their spending on artificial intelligence, as they rush to reap the benefits of an AI boom.

BBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Senate Republicans Reject Bill to Fund SNAP Benefits During Shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said the bill was a ruse.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

'SNAP Is Everything': Military Families, Vets Prepare for Empty Fridges -- A disabled Navy veteran tells Military.com that his family will go hungry as SNAP benefits are slated to expire Nov. 1 due to...

A disabled Navy veteran tells Military.com that his family will go hungry as SNAP benefits are slated to expire Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

Military.com - Opinion - 2 days ago

Reform UK's Lee Anderson says he 'gamed' benefits system in former job

The Ashfield MP said he used to help people get on sickness benefits when he worked at Citizens Advice.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Men need to work twice as hard as women for this important health benefit

The findings challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to prevention.

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

Pakistan to benefit from $250m climate resilience fund for glacier-fed areas

The Green Climate Fund has approved $250 million in financing for Glaciers to Farms, a large-scale adaptation initiative spearheaded by the Asian Development Bank .According to an ADB statement,...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

What's Happening With SNAP Should Alarm The Hell Out Of You

One in 8 Americans rely on food stamps, but the USDA says "the well has run dry." Here's what you can do.

Huffington Post - Health - 3 days ago

As millions of Americans prepare to lose SNAP benefits, some states are moving to bridge the gap

Some governors are providing emergency funds to support food banks, among other actions.

NBC News - Politics - 3 days ago

Tennessee Families Worry About SNAP Benefits Amid Government Shutdown

At a grocery store in North Nashville, shoppers say they're making some difficult choices. With the ongoing government shutdown, some of them worry about how they're going to buy food come November.

Inside Edition - US News - 3 days ago

More than 75,000 students affected by VA payment delays for education benefits

A software problem delayed tuition and housing payments for 75,000 military dependents and survivors, causing financial hardship.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 3 days ago

States sue Trump admin to keep SNAP benefits during government shutdown

The SNAP program provides food stamps to about 42 million Americans. The program is on the verge of running out of funds because of the government shutdown.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

States sue Agriculture Department over looming suspension of SNAP food assistance

With benefits expected to run out Saturday because of the government shutdown, Democratic leaders of 25 states allege the USDA is required to keep providing funds.

NBC News - Health - 3 days ago

OpenAI restructures into public-benefit firm, Microsoft takes 27% stake

The deal removes a major constraint on raising capital for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and values firm at $500bn.

Aljazeera - Science - 3 days ago

USDA says SNAP payments end November 1: 'The well has run dry'

Food banks brace for impact as states demand USDA tap into billions of dollars in emergency funding

Independent UK - US News - 4 days ago

SNAP recipients told to buy shelf-stable food or go to food banks as funding deadline looms

People who rely on the federal food assistance program might not receive their benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown.

NBC News - Health - 7 days ago

Monthly Benefits for Survivors of Fallen Active-Duty Service Members -- When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of...

When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of monthly income to survivors of active-duty military deaths.

Military.com - Opinion - 30 days ago

Autism symptoms in adults and new virus surge, plus GLP-1 benefits

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about healthcare, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Study Finds No Strong Evidence for Benefits of Wim Hof Method -- "It must be noted that the quality of the studies is very low," the authors of a new review on the method wrote.

"It must be noted that the quality of the studies is very low," the authors of a new review on the method wrote.

Gizmodo - Science - 1 month ago

How is Africa benefiting from China's global renewable push?

A stronger win-win partnership between the two parties, requiring technology transfer or knowledge sharing accompanied by local technical training for Africans, must be promoted.

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

Canadians will receive these government benefit payments this month

The federal government offers various benefit payments to help Canadians financially, whether they’re a parent or a retiree.

CTV News - Politics - 1 month ago

Op-ed: Letting Silicon Valley dictate U.S. AI policy will benefit China

The AI race will be won not by those who develop the most powerful models, but by those who can deploy them the most widely, and that's looking like China.

CNBC - Opinion - 2 months ago

Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ review: More of the same, but with a wicked AI twist -- While there aren't many meaningful hardware upgrades for the Galaxy S25 and S25+, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, coupled with the new Galaxy AI features make these devices an interesting entry point into Samsung's Galaxy

While there aren’t many meaningful hardware upgrades for the Galaxy S25 and S25+, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, coupled with the new Galaxy AI features make these devices an interesting entry point into Samsung’s Galaxy

First Post - Technology - 3 months ago

Veterans' Protests Planned for D-Day Latest in Nearly 250 Years of Fighting for Their Benefits

Veterans were not always politically popular, nor were they treated well by the federal government.

Military.com - Opinion - 4 months ago