A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing new conditions on billions of dollars in federal nutrition funding, including money connected to SNAP. The ruling came after a coalition of 20 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia argued that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had overstepped its authority by attaching broad … Read more
Nearly 5 million Americans have stopped receiving food assistance since the start of President Donald Trump’s second administration, according to recent figures from the United States Department of Agriculture. Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, widely known as SNAP or food stamps, fell from 42.8 million recipients in January 2025 to 37.8 million by … Read more
The Social Security Administration is facing growing concern after major staffing cuts, service changes, and missing performance data made it harder for many Americans to access disability benefits. According to the report, the agency cut more than 7,100 jobs, representing over 13 percent of its workforce. It also closed six of its 10 regional offices, … Read more