Judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP
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November payments have been significantly delayed, forcing families to go hungry. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to distribute benefits in full by Friday.
Some Americans who saw their SNAP benefits halt on Nov. 1 say they have to choose between paying their rent and buying food.
Instead of receiving 50% of their usual monthly benefit, many households will receive much less, or perhaps nothing at all.
As the federal government shutdown hit a record length, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon no SNAP benefits will be released this week, unless the federal government opens immediately.
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