The Trump administration must continue funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday, according to multiple outlets.Why it matters: Roughly 42 million Americans are set to lose their supplemental food benefits Saturday — and it’s unclear if Friday’s ruling will be enacted fast enough to guarantee recipients get their money in time.Judge John James McConnell Jr… » …
Trump asking court how to “legally fund SNAP” after judge’s order
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