New SNAP rules take effect Oct. 1, raising fears of more benefit cuts
More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. "I have to prove that I'm sick," one SNAP recipient said.
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More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025. "I have to prove that I'm sick," one SNAP recipient said.
More Americans are resorting to buying groceries on credit, according to research by the think tank Urban Institute. Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary joins "The Takeout" to discuss what's behind the trend.
The ruling deals a setback to the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, which seeks to curb purchases of foods officials say are unhealthy.
A federal judge has halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with conditions tied to SNAP food benefits. Twenty Democratic states sued over requirements surrounding gender ideology, immigration and fair opportunities in sports for women and girls. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson answers constitutional questions about the case.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
In 2026, several states are set to prohibit individuals from purchasing certain junk food items using their federal benefits. Meg Oliver has the details.
The Trump administration announced a $12 billion aid package on Monday looking to help farmers hurt by tariffs and America's trade war with China. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Air travel and other government services, including SNAP benefits, are returning to normal following the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
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.
Even with a possible end in sight, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is inflicting harm on millions of Americans across the country. Imelda Avila-Thomas, a furloughed employee for the Labor Department, an d Wendy Hoe, a recipient of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, join "The Takeout" with their stories.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, whose state has more than 270,000 people using SNAP benefits, said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that his administration is "working by activating the Guard and putting resources at the food banks." "Our people are hurting right now, and I'm doing everything I can to solve the problems while Washington bickers," Morrisey said.
White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the fourth quarter could be a "negative quarter" if the government shutdown drags on through Thanksgiving. He added that military paychecks could stop on Nov. 15, and while SNAP benefits are being administered under the law, but "it's really, really pushing the boundaries of the law."
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.
The Supreme Court ruled late Friday that the Trump administration could temporarily withhold SNAP benefits after a previous judge ordered the White House to provide full federal food benefits to states by Friday.
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.
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.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide full food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Democratic Gov. Maura Healey of Massachusetts told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it was "insulting" when President Trump said that "when you talk about SNAP, you're talking about largely Democrats" as federal food aid benefits have been cut off amid 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.