- The Trump administration sought to reduce funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during an ongoing government shutdown.
- An appeals court rejected the administration’s request, thereby maintaining the current level of funding for SNAP.
- Following this setback, the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court to try to secure the desired funding cuts.
- The administration’s efforts are part of broader negotiations related to government funding and the shutdown.
- This legal maneuver underscores the significance of SNAP, as it plays a critical role in supporting food security for millions of Americans.
- The decision from the Supreme Court will have major implications for both government operations during the shutdown and for the beneficiaries of the SNAP program.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-appeals-court-denies-trump-administration-request-block-snap-funding-order-government-shutdown)