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Trump Cuts SNAP Funding Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

11/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced SNAP will be funded at 50% for November 2025 after court rulings requiring continued support during a government shutdown.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's emergency fund will cover the reduced payments.
Funds loading onto EBT cards may take up to two weeks.
In North Carolina, 700,000 households face food insecurity.
Advocates warn the reduction will worsen hunger as the shutdown continues.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, U.S. Congress cut $8 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), affecting 850,000 households. This reduction exacerbated food insecurity, with approximately 700,000 households in North Carolina currently struggling to access adequate food. The ongoing implications of these cuts highlight the persistent challenges of hunger in America, prompting calls for urgent policy reform to address food scarcity.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced SNAP will be funded at 50% for November 2025 after court rulings requiring continued support during a government shutdown.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's emergency fund will cover the reduced payments.
Funds loading onto EBT cards may take up to two weeks.
In North Carolina, 700,000 households face food insecurity.
Advocates warn the reduction will worsen hunger as the shutdown continues.

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