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Trump Administration Suspends SNAP Benefits Amid Shutdown Crisis

11/3/2025

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration suspended SNAP benefits for over 42 million Americans on November 1 amid a government shutdown.
John Oliver criticized Trump on Last Week Tonight for blaming Democrats during a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago.
The Department of Agriculture said it cannot access SNAP contingency funds due to legal issues.
Two federal judges ruled the administration must use $6 billion in available SNAP funds, delaying benefits.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump administration suspended SNAP benefits for over 42 million Americans on November 1 amid a government shutdown.
John Oliver criticized Trump on Last Week Tonight for blaming Democrats during a Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago.
The Department of Agriculture said it cannot access SNAP contingency funds due to legal issues.
Two federal judges ruled the administration must use $6 billion in available SNAP funds, delaying benefits.