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Five Million Americans Face SNAP Cuts Amid Shutdown

11/6/2025

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In November 2025, nearly five million Americans may lose SNAP benefits under new Trump administration rules amid a shutdown.
The administration halted SNAP payments citing the shutdown, but federal judges ordered benefits to continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would ignore the orders, while the White House confirmed compliance.
New calculations could reduce benefits by up to 61%, and Michigan will begin partial benefits on November 8.

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In November 2025, nearly five million Americans may lose SNAP benefits under new Trump administration rules amid a shutdown.
The administration halted SNAP payments citing the shutdown, but federal judges ordered benefits to continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he would ignore the orders, while the White House confirmed compliance.
New calculations could reduce benefits by up to 61%, and Michigan will begin partial benefits on November 8.