Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Ensure SNAP Payments During Government ShutdownA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to take emergency action to ensure families receive their food assistance for the month, amidst the ongoing government shutdown. The Agriculture Department was given until noon Monday to report on how it would ensure timely Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, payments. The shutdown has caused visible strain across the country, with food banks reporting surging demand and families waiting in long lines for groceries and household basics. Twenty-five states led by Democratic officials sued the Agriculture Department, demanding it tap into backup federal funds to keep SNAP running. The department pushed back, but a federal judge in Massachusetts echoed the urgency, saying it was unlawful to halt these benefits. The coming days are filled with uncertainty for families depending on SNAP and for food banks facing record demand.

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