Republicans argue big-hearted president' Trump is keen to end shutdown
Trump delays SNAP food aid for millions while resisting court-ordered contingency funding and continuing lavish Mar-a-Lago projects, including a $300m White House ballroom.
Trump administration must use contingency funds for SNAP payments amid shutdown, judges rule
Federal judges ordered the administration to use contingency funds to continue SNAP payments during the government shutdown, allowing partial or full funding for November.
JUST IN: Two Federal Judges Rule Trump Admin Must Fund Food Stamps At Least Partially
Federal judges ordered the USDA to use emergency funds to partially finance SNAP, covering just over half of November benefits while legal proceedings continue.