The White House confirmed it will release partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments during the ongoing government shutdown, despite recent remarks by President Donald Trump suggesting aid would stop until Democrats reopened the government.
Key Takeaways
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Compliance with court ruling: The administration agreed to continue partial SNAP payments after a judge ordered aid to remain available despite the shutdown.
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Funding from contingency reserves: Roughly $5 billion in emergency funds will cover limited aid through November, as full funding exceeds $9 billion.
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Legal and political tension: Trump’s public contradiction of policy plans prompted a new round of legal challenges, with a hearing scheduled to decide whether full benefits must resume.
