What Happens to SNAP Benefits After Judge Pauses Trump's Federal Funding Freeze
Commonly referred to as "food stamps," SNAP benefits are administered nationwide to low- and no-income households that would otherwise struggle to purchase groceries. In 2023, the program served an average of 42.1 million people per month, or 12.6 percent of U.S. residents.
What does Trump's federal funding freeze mean for people who get aid?
Many are unclear on how sweeping the federal funding freeze is intended to be. Here are programs it could affect.
Trump administration's funding freeze causes confusion in Oregon
Oregon leaders condemned the Trump administration's temporary freeze on federal grants and loans on Tuesday, shortly before a federal judge blocked the funding pause from taking effect for now. The big picture: The planned funding pause has caused widespread confusion on how it could impact local programs,
Does Trump's Freeze on Federal Aid Impact SNAP Benefits? What We Know
While the administration insists the funding freeze does not apply to direct payments like Social Security and Medicaid, SNAP benefits are in a gray area. Experts interpret the ambiguous language in the memo as potentially impacting programs administered through state and local governments.
Trump's federal funding freeze rescinded: What to know about your benefits
Trump's funding freeze has raised concerns over Medicare, SNAP, and student loans. Learn which programs are impacted and how it may affect you.
Did Donald Trump stop food stamps? SNAP benefits situation after federal aid freezes
Donald Trump's second term as president of the United States came with a series of impositions to make changes in the government and within its guidelines his administration issued
Trump's memo that directed a federal funding freeze has been rescinded. Here's what happened
President Donald Trump issued a memo ordering a freezing of federal funds. After lawsuits and a federal judge issuing an injunction, the memo was rescinded.
Federal money reaches state accounts after funding freeze
No New Mexicans were denied Medicaid or SNAP benefits during the federal funding freeze enacted by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to staff from the New Mexico House of Representati
Judge halts Trump's funding freeze as administration offers payouts to federal workers
Trump continues his crackdown on illegal immigration and takes executive action on federal aid and DEI initiatives.
Trump's funding freeze gives consumers reason to be uncertain, but how much will it hurt?
Consumer sentiment fell in January for the first time in six months, according to U-M survey. What's next as Trump creates more uncertainty?
The Trump Funding Freeze Put a Chill in Public Health
A federal funding freeze announced by President Donald Trump’s administration this week sparked concern in the public health community about the fate of crucial services and the communities served by them.
'Creating chaos': Trump's federal funding freeze puts programs assisting kids, seniors, and veterans in jeopardy
A White House memo ordered a temporary federal funding freeze, exempting Social Security and Medicare. Here are some programs ...
Nutrition programs unaffected by Trump funding freeze, White House says
Nutrition programs that deliver food assistance to millions of U.S. families will not be affected by a White House pause on ...
Judge temporarily blocks part of Trump administration’s plans to freeze federal aid
A federal judge on Tuesday afternoon temporarily blocked part of the Trump administration’s plans to freeze all federal aid, ...
Federal funding freeze blocked; Iowa nonprofits still scrambling, fearing lasting impact
President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze billions of dollars in federal funding was blocked by a federal judge just an hour ...
Trump has issued a freeze on grants and loans. Here’s what it means for your bottom line
The Trump administration paused federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance in a late-night move that could have ...