Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP
SNAP recipients, some middle-class families get $60 monthly for produce in new bill. Who qualifies?
SNAP rolls have fallen by 4 million. New costs and work rules could shrink them further.
States may soon owe millions of dollars for SNAP. Food advocates worry hunger will rise
Judge scraps SNAP junk food rules, dealing a blow to MAHA
The USDA says 700,000 were removed from SNAP. Here's what counts as fraud.
More SNAP restrictions on the way: What to know before they take effect
The families going hungry because of Trump’s food stamp cuts
‘I have to eat’: Arizonans adjust to huge cuts to food stamps
Have you lost or are worried about losing SNAP benefits? NPR wants to hear your story
Out of work and with 2 teens, this mom may lose food stamps under Trump's changes
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Monday, August 03, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
How beef climbed to the top of the food pyramid
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy
The Trump Administration killed a draft proposal to halve alcohol limits, sources say
The chaos and confusion of RFK Jr.'s new alcohol policy
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
RFK Jr's new dietary guidelines are coming. Here's what to watch for
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy
The Trump Administration killed a draft proposal to halve alcohol limits, sources say
The chaos and confusion of RFK Jr.'s new alcohol policy
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
RFK Jr's new dietary guidelines are coming. Here's what to watch for
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Her Christmas lights were going up. Then Border Patrol showed up
Border Patrol left Charlotte. The damage stayed behind
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Ohio senator introduces measure to eliminate dual citizenship
U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
Trump revives policy penalizing immigrants for using safety net programs
Trump administration rule could further penalize immigrants for using benefits
The test for U.S. citizenship is about to get harder
Border Patrol left Charlotte. The damage stayed behind
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Ohio senator introduces measure to eliminate dual citizenship
U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
Trump revives policy penalizing immigrants for using safety net programs
Trump administration rule could further penalize immigrants for using benefits
The test for U.S. citizenship is about to get harder
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Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025
Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger
For students who rely on SNAP, school food pantries offer some relief
Appeals court rules Trump administration can be forced to pay full SNAP benefits
Revised SNAP plan to allow more benefits, but many still face steep cuts
SNAP is set to restart. But Oregon has yet to receive federal funds
Senate GOP blocks Dem effort to fund SNAP
As SNAP funding lapsed, a top official called the program 'corrupt'
SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed
How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients
When SNAP benefits will arrive is still in flux. Here's what communities are doing to fill the gap
Companies like Gopuff and Instacart are offering deals for SNAP recipients amid the government shutdown. Here's what to know.
SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger
For students who rely on SNAP, school food pantries offer some relief
Appeals court rules Trump administration can be forced to pay full SNAP benefits
Revised SNAP plan to allow more benefits, but many still face steep cuts
SNAP is set to restart. But Oregon has yet to receive federal funds
Senate GOP blocks Dem effort to fund SNAP
As SNAP funding lapsed, a top official called the program 'corrupt'
SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed
How one tech startup is giving cash to SNAP recipients
When SNAP benefits will arrive is still in flux. Here's what communities are doing to fill the gap
Companies like Gopuff and Instacart are offering deals for SNAP recipients amid the government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Monday, November 03, 2025
Trump administration says SNAP benefits will restart, but will only be partial payments and could be delayed
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
Photos: Food banks scramble to get ready as SNAP funding deadline looms
Federal judges order administration to pay SNAP benefits but what's next remains unclear
Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Trump just kneecapped the GOP’s shutdown strategy
With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can't clarify Trump plan to fund it
Around 90,000 in Marion, Polk counties will lose SNAP food assistance
Trump returns to confront deepening duel of pain as shutdown drags on
Federal judge suggests Trump admin should partially fund SNAP
Trump pitches working with Democrats on ObamaCare alternative
Trump shows little incentive to broker end to shutdown
Watch live: Schumer, Senate Democrats speak amid shutdown showdown
une blasts Democrats on Senate floor over SNAP, shutdown: ‘This isn’t a political game’
What shutdown? Trump isn't canceling travel, golf or his ballroom even with the government shuttered
If SNAP food aid is cut off, small grocery stores also will feel the pain
SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. Here's what that means in your state
Senate GOP, Democrats looking for ‘off-ramp’ to end shutdown next week
The Missing President
MAGA Stars Turn on Johnson in Heated Strategy Call
10 GOP senators co-sponsor Hawley’s SNAP funding bill
Oregon, Washington sue Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November
Photos: Food banks scramble to get ready as SNAP funding deadline looms
Federal judges order administration to pay SNAP benefits but what's next remains unclear
Judges order Trump administration to use emergency reserves for SNAP payments during the shutdown
Trump just kneecapped the GOP’s shutdown strategy
With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can't clarify Trump plan to fund it
Around 90,000 in Marion, Polk counties will lose SNAP food assistance
Trump returns to confront deepening duel of pain as shutdown drags on
Federal judge suggests Trump admin should partially fund SNAP
Trump pitches working with Democrats on ObamaCare alternative
Trump shows little incentive to broker end to shutdown
Watch live: Schumer, Senate Democrats speak amid shutdown showdown
une blasts Democrats on Senate floor over SNAP, shutdown: ‘This isn’t a political game’
What shutdown? Trump isn't canceling travel, golf or his ballroom even with the government shuttered
If SNAP food aid is cut off, small grocery stores also will feel the pain
SNAP runs out of money Nov. 1. Here's what that means in your state
Senate GOP, Democrats looking for ‘off-ramp’ to end shutdown next week
The Missing President
MAGA Stars Turn on Johnson in Heated Strategy Call
10 GOP senators co-sponsor Hawley’s SNAP funding bill
Oregon, Washington sue Trump administration to fund SNAP during shutdown
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
'The helpers need help'. Food banks brace for impact as SNAP cliff looms.
Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits
SNAP benefits won't go out on Nov. 1. These Americans rely on food stamps the most.
USDA blames Democrats for potential SNAP benefits lapse in new message: 'The well has run dry'
More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist
Facing ‘perfect storm,’ strained Minnesota food banks brace for impact of SNAP funding halt
California National Guard to Support Food Banks as Federal Shutdown Drags On
'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America
USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Democratic AGs and governors sue USDA for suspending SNAP benefits
SNAP benefits won't go out on Nov. 1. These Americans rely on food stamps the most.
USDA blames Democrats for potential SNAP benefits lapse in new message: 'The well has run dry'
More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persist
Facing ‘perfect storm,’ strained Minnesota food banks brace for impact of SNAP funding halt
California National Guard to Support Food Banks as Federal Shutdown Drags On
'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America
USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Thursday, October 09, 2025
'My kids could die': Mom begs Johnson to pass bill to pay troops during shutdown
Americans Are About to Feel the Government Shutdown
The shutdown is delaying Trump's farm bailout. Farmers say it won't be enough even when it happens.
Trump hints at health care deal to end shutdown, but key hurdles remain
Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the government shutdown impacts travelers
The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse
U.S. shutdown drags on as Trump flummoxes senators with health care claim
A healthcare compromise could end the shutdown. The question is when.
FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues
The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country
National parks caught in the crosshairs of government shutdown
Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans
Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again
The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk
Americans Are About to Feel the Government Shutdown
The shutdown is delaying Trump's farm bailout. Farmers say it won't be enough even when it happens.
Trump hints at health care deal to end shutdown, but key hurdles remain
Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the government shutdown impacts travelers
The government shutdown is snarling air travel. Officials say it could get worse
U.S. shutdown drags on as Trump flummoxes senators with health care claim
A healthcare compromise could end the shutdown. The question is when.
FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues
The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country
National parks caught in the crosshairs of government shutdown
Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans
Air traffic controllers helped end the last government shutdown, and may again
The federal shutdown puts nutrition aid for millions of new parents at risk
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Monday, July 21, 2025
Bipartisan government funding is at risk of dying in Trump's Washington
GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says
Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
The Republicans who bucked Trump on his big bill: From the Politics Desk
Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future
House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
GOP governors stay silent amid plans to slash Medicaid spending in their states
House Republicans expected to pass Trump's massive tax and policy bill by July 4
House Republicans are ready to finish Trump's bill. Not so fast, Democratic leader Jeffries says
Maxwell Frost: 20 House Republicans a ‘no’ on ‘big, beautiful bill’
House nears final vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as opponents flip
House sizes up Senate’s version of Trump megabill; Johnson ‘not happy’ but vows passage
Here’s how Trump’s megabill will affect you
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
As Trump pressures Republicans on budget bill, Democrats eye 2026 pickups: Analysis
Comparing the Medicaid cuts in House and Senate "big, beautiful bill"
Taxes, energy, and healthcare: 3 ways Senate's Trump megabill impacts the business world
Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal
GOP megabill’s final score: $3.4T in red ink and 10 million kicked off health insurance, CBO says
Republicans fear Washington headed for shutdown after bruising spending fights
The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill and sends it to him to sign
The Republicans who bucked Trump on his big bill: From the Politics Desk
Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future
House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed
GOP governors stay silent amid plans to slash Medicaid spending in their states
House Republicans expected to pass Trump's massive tax and policy bill by July 4
House Republicans are ready to finish Trump's bill. Not so fast, Democratic leader Jeffries says
Maxwell Frost: 20 House Republicans a ‘no’ on ‘big, beautiful bill’
House nears final vote on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' as opponents flip
House sizes up Senate’s version of Trump megabill; Johnson ‘not happy’ but vows passage
Here’s how Trump’s megabill will affect you
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
As Trump pressures Republicans on budget bill, Democrats eye 2026 pickups: Analysis
Comparing the Medicaid cuts in House and Senate "big, beautiful bill"
Taxes, energy, and healthcare: 3 ways Senate's Trump megabill impacts the business world
Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Democratic lawmakers press USDA for answers on sensitive data collection
This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts
USDA says demand for sensitive food stamp data from states is on hold
How DOGE's push to amass data could hurt the reliability of future U.S. statistics
This mother relies on SNAP to help feed her kids. Now, she's bracing for cuts
USDA says demand for sensitive food stamp data from states is on hold
How DOGE's push to amass data could hurt the reliability of future U.S. statistics
SNAP work requirement carve-outs for vets, homeless caught in crosshairs of Trump bill
Senate’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ faces House headwinds: ‘This is political stupidity’
Senate Republicans propose deeper Medicaid cuts. Here’s what that means.
‘It will fail’: Megabill changes have Republicans doubting July 4 timeline
Bad news for Trump's tax bill: Poll finds majority of Americans oppose it
Here’s what’s in the Senate GOP’s version of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Republicans face critical week on Trump megabill
Republicans lay groundwork for ‘total tax cliff’ at end of Trump’s term
House GOP plan to gut green energy tax credits meets resistance in Senate
The GOP's massive bill would benefit the rich the most — while hitting the poor
The $11 trillion gap between White House and economists on Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare
Senate GOP deeply divided over cutting cost of ‘big, beautiful bill’
Republican congressman Green to resign after tax bill vote
Senate Republicans Plan to Release Major Revisions to Trump’s Tax Bill
Ron Johnson criticizes House GOP bill, says Trump ‘can’t pressure’ him like House hard-liners
9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans' tax bill
Senate’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ faces House headwinds: ‘This is political stupidity’
Senate Republicans propose deeper Medicaid cuts. Here’s what that means.
‘It will fail’: Megabill changes have Republicans doubting July 4 timeline
Bad news for Trump's tax bill: Poll finds majority of Americans oppose it
Here’s what’s in the Senate GOP’s version of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Republicans face critical week on Trump megabill
Republicans lay groundwork for ‘total tax cliff’ at end of Trump’s term
House GOP plan to gut green energy tax credits meets resistance in Senate
The GOP's massive bill would benefit the rich the most — while hitting the poor
The $11 trillion gap between White House and economists on Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
How Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' threatens access to Obamacare
Senate GOP deeply divided over cutting cost of ‘big, beautiful bill’
Republican congressman Green to resign after tax bill vote
Senate Republicans Plan to Release Major Revisions to Trump’s Tax Bill
Ron Johnson criticizes House GOP bill, says Trump ‘can’t pressure’ him like House hard-liners
9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans' tax bill
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE
Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade — with caveats
In a break with Trump, Elon Musk calls the GOP megabill a 'disgusting abomination'
Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
‘A ton of tradeoffs’: Thune acts fast to cut deals and move Trump’s megabill
A surprising coalition of GOP senators holds all the megabill leverage
It's Musk's last day - what has he achieved at the White House?
Elon Musk is not leaving Washington quietly
GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants
It's not just Elon Musk. Other Trump tech allies are turning on his 'big, beautiful bill.'
In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts
Trump's tariffs could cut deficit by $2.8 trillion over next decade — with caveats
In a break with Trump, Elon Musk calls the GOP megabill a 'disgusting abomination'
Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
‘A ton of tradeoffs’: Thune acts fast to cut deals and move Trump’s megabill
A surprising coalition of GOP senators holds all the megabill leverage
It's Musk's last day - what has he achieved at the White House?
Elon Musk is not leaving Washington quietly
GOP's budget package proposes to cut benefits and raise fees for legal immigrants
It's not just Elon Musk. Other Trump tech allies are turning on his 'big, beautiful bill.'
In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts
Thursday, May 29, 2025
'Make America Healthy Again' report cites nonexistent studies: authors
Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies
MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs
Meet the Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time
Sanders moves to ban candy, soda from Arkansas SNAP eligibility
Crumbling trust in American institutions: A MAHA activist takes on Girl Scout cookies
MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs
Meet the Florida group chipping away at public benefits one state at a time
Sanders moves to ban candy, soda from Arkansas SNAP eligibility
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5 risks facing the US economy under Trump
How a government shutdown would impact your money: Student loans, Social Security, investments, and more
Republicans say Medicaid is safe. But budget math says otherwise'
Speaker Johnson tells GOP lawmakers to skip town halls after an onslaught of protests
Republican Johnson wants 'clean' US funding measure, wait on spending cuts
Who does Medicaid cover? How Congress' proposed budget cuts could be felt
6 Republicans join Democrats, pass Medicaid funding bill in the Oregon House
Oregon Food Bank continues to see increased need amid potential SNAP cuts
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz defends cutting federal spending, discusses Medicaid cuts
The biggest spending cuts in Trump's new budget bill — and how they could affect you
House Republicans scramble for Plan B on Medicaid cuts
Unforgiving math has Republicans asking for 'prayer' as they try to move forward on tax cuts
Mike Johnson’s moment of truth
House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test
How a government shutdown would impact your money: Student loans, Social Security, investments, and more
Republicans say Medicaid is safe. But budget math says otherwise'
Speaker Johnson tells GOP lawmakers to skip town halls after an onslaught of protests
Republican Johnson wants 'clean' US funding measure, wait on spending cuts
Who does Medicaid cover? How Congress' proposed budget cuts could be felt
6 Republicans join Democrats, pass Medicaid funding bill in the Oregon House
Oregon Food Bank continues to see increased need amid potential SNAP cuts
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz defends cutting federal spending, discusses Medicaid cuts
The biggest spending cuts in Trump's new budget bill — and how they could affect you
House Republicans scramble for Plan B on Medicaid cuts
Unforgiving math has Republicans asking for 'prayer' as they try to move forward on tax cuts
Mike Johnson’s moment of truth
House Republicans representing large shares of Medicaid, SNAP beneficiaries face tough budget test
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