BOSTON — The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already received the funds.
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Volunteer Karen Robinson moves groceries durning an emergency food distribution at The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Mitzvah Food Program in Philadelphia, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People wait in line during an emergency food distribution Friday at The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Mitzvah Food Program in Philadelphia.
SNAP EBT information sign is displayed Nov. 1 at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill.
Volunteer Bruce Toben packs groceries during an emergency food distribution Friday at The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Mitzvah Food Program in Philadelphia.
Efforts are growing to help struggling pet owners stretch their dollars as SNAP payments go out late during the government shutdown.
Trump administration decisions, from layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention, also affected the capital.
A shutdown slowdown at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports was in its second day, as U.S. airlines again canceled more than 1,000 flights.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a court filing late Wednesday that beneficiaries would get up to 65% of their usual assistance.
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