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Trump Officials Resign Amid SNAP Benefits Crisis

10/30/2025

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Two officials from the Trump administration's food aid program, James Miller and Babs Hough, are resigning amid a government shutdown that threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans.
Their transition to the Department of Health and Human Services raises concerns about leadership during this critical time.
Over two dozen states, including Arizona and California, have sued the administration for not ensuring continued SNAP access, labeling the cuts as illegal.
The Agriculture Department attributes the funding issues to Democrats and denies that the resignations are linked to the shutdown.

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Story summary

Two officials from the Trump administration's food aid program, James Miller and Babs Hough, are resigning amid a government shutdown that threatens SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans.
Their transition to the Department of Health and Human Services raises concerns about leadership during this critical time.
Over two dozen states, including Arizona and California, have sued the administration for not ensuring continued SNAP access, labeling the cuts as illegal.
The Agriculture Department attributes the funding issues to Democrats and denies that the resignations are linked to the shutdown.