SNAP benefits to resume quickly after shutdown ends, experts say
A government funding package signed by President Trump on Wednesday will reopen federal agencies, opening the door for food-stamp recipients to collect their full benefits.
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SNAP recipients in limbo after Supreme Court block
Millions of Americans who depend on federally funded food assistance programs, known as SNAP, remain in limbo as the Supreme Court temporarily blocked a full payment of SNAP benefits for now. Willie James Inman has the latest.
When can SNAP recipients get their funds?
The Trump administration says it is working to comply with a federal court order to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program this month. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more details.
USDA complying with order to pay SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it will pay out SNAP benefits in full, following a court order to do so. The Justice Department has appealed the ruling. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Judge on November SNAP benefits
A Rhode Island judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund November SNAP benefits by today for the millions of Americans who rely on them. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump administration ordered to fund SNAP
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this month. Stephanie Kingsbury, the executive director of Mustard Seed Ministries, joins 'The Daily Report" to discuss food insecurity.
Central Texas Food Banks ramps up efforts
The Central Texas Food Bank serves 21 counties in the state, and CEO Sari Vatske told CBS News' Omar Villafranca that they've gone from spending $1.3 million monthly to $1 million weekly on food as the government shutdown drags on.
Shutdown reaches longest in U.S. history
The government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history. On Tuesday, the Senate failed to pass a funding bill for the 14th time. Meanwhile, millions of Americans who rely on food stamp assistance are still unsure when they'll get their benefits and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is sounding the alarm about travel issues.
Shutdown set to be longest in history
After another failed vote in the Senate, the U.S. is on the verge of breaking the record for the longest government shutdown in history. At 35 days, Tuesday ties the record for the longest stalemate, which was set during President Trump's first term in the White House. Although a deal has not been reached yet, there is some discussion about a path forward that could end the shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Restaurant owner offers free meals
Tyleata Jones, the owner of JJ's Mama's Soul Food & More in Lexington, North Carolina, joins "CBS News 24/7" with more on how she's helping people in her community impacted by the SNAP benefit funding lapse.
SNAP reduced, flights delayed amid shutdown
As the government shutdown threatens to become the longest in U.S. history, two courts have ordered SNAP benefits to be restored, but the Trump administration says it can only pay half. Meanwhile, more flights are being canceled or delayed due to airport staffing issues as air traffic controllers are asked to work without pay.
Trump ato send partial SNAP payments
The Trump administration will use a SNAP contingency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits as the government shutdown continues. CBS News' Taurean Small and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest news from the White House.
Trump to tap SNAP contingency fund
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has told a federal court it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest.
SNAP recipients struggle with funding lapse
Millions of Americans are concerned after SNAP benefit funding lapsed on Saturday amid the government shutdown. Meanwhile, President Trump called congressional Democrats "crazed lunatics" on "60 Minutes" as senators remain deadlocked. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin-Huey Burns have the latest.
SNAP recipient with cancer on shutdown
Michelle Lockhart, a SNAP benefits recipient diagnosed with cancer, joins "CBS News 24/7" to describe her current situation as the government shutdown continues and as she grapples with the federal food assistance program funding that lapsed over the weekend.
Shutdown stalemate between lawmakers drags on
The government shutdown continues as Democrats and Republicans remain at odds over a funding plan. Meanwhile, SNAP recipients across the U.S. are concerned after funding for several federal food assistance programs lapsed over the weekend. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Caitlin Huey-Burns have more details, while SNAP recipient Michelle Lockhart joins to describe her current situation.
Trump administration on SNAP benefits
The Trump administration is reacting to two federal judges weighing in on lapsed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
SNAP benefits to expire amid shutdown
Federal food assistance programs like SNAP benefits are set to expire Saturday as lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government. However, some judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue funding the program.
With food stamps set to dry up, SNAP recipients say they fear what's next
"Now we'll have to prioritize which bills we can pay and which can wait," said one mother of two about a looming freeze in food aid.
SNAP funding is set to lapse Saturday. 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.
Low-income families face financial cliff as shutdown threatens aid
"I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.
Easterseals CEO on importance of SNAP funding
As the government shutdown drags on, life becomes more uncertain for the nearly 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP benefits. Kendra Davenport, president and CEO of the nonprofit Easterseals, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the potential impacts if funding were to lapse.
Government shutdown reaches Day 31
Two judges on Friday in separate cases ruled that the Trump administration must continue to fund SNAP. It remains unclear whether this means millions of Americans will receive their food on Saturday, or if it is just the beginning of a legal battle. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on Day 31 of the government shutdown.
Food bank executive on shutdown strain
Two federal judges on Friday in separate cases ruled that the Trump administration must continue paying some SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Mike Altfest, director of community engagement at the Alameda County Community Food Bank in Northern California, joins CBS News to discuss how the shutdown has affected their operations.
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