The lawsuit pushes back on new grant conditions that bar funds being used for programs that support “gender ideology” or ...

A coalition of states filed a lawsuit Monday challenging a Trump administration effort to impose certain conditions on ...

The 2025 government shutdown drew widespread attention to how many Americans struggle to get enough food. For 43 days, the more than 42 million Americans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

As grocery prices rise in 2026, retirees can stretch food budgets through SNAP alternatives, senior nutrition programs and ...

The US government suspended funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for the first time on November 1, amid what became the longest-ever US government shutdown. While Congress ...

This page reflects the news from the federal government shutdown on Sunday, Nov. 2. For the latest updates, read USA TODAY's live coverage for Monday, Nov. 3. WASHINGTON – It's not clear when millions ...

Federal judges ruled the Trump administration cannot suspend food aid for millions of Americans during the government shutdown. Despite the ruling, community groups and businesses are mobilizing to ...

The Trump administration told a judge that it would use contingency funds to pay at least some SNAP benefits during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. SNAP provides food stamps to about 42 million ...

Access to nutritious food is essential for health and stability, and there are many trusted programs available to help individuals and families meet their needs. From grocery assistance and ...

Editor’s note: This article was fist published by The Conversation, a content partner of The Associated Press. See it online at theconversation.com. The 2025 government shutdown drew widespread ...