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USDA Cuts SNAP Benefits Amid Funding Crisis and Court Ruling

11/7/2025

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USDA Cuts SNAP

The USDA will pay November SNAP benefits at 65% of the maximum amount due to insufficient funds.
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the administration to fully fund SNAP.
This funding lapse marks the contingency fund's first use.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold funds until the government reopens.
Governor Maura Healey (D-MA) and other critics condemn the mixed messages and impact on beneficiaries.

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Trump Delays SNAP Funds

U.S. President Donald Trump refused to release over $5 billion in SNAP contingency funds, which federal judges ordered to be distributed.
Trump claimed the funds would be released only when Democrats reopen the government.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is complying with the court orders.
Leavitt emphasized that SNAP recipients should expect delays due to Democrats' actions and that reopening the government is needed to expedite assistance.

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USDA Cuts SNAP

The USDA will pay November SNAP benefits at 65% of the maximum amount due to insufficient funds.
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the administration to fully fund SNAP.
This funding lapse marks the contingency fund's first use.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to withhold funds until the government reopens.
Governor Maura Healey (D-MA) and other critics condemn the mixed messages and impact on beneficiaries.

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