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Full Snap Benefits Restored After Court Order—Trump Administration Moves To Comply Amid Legal Fight

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The Trump administration’s USDA is reinstating full SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans after a court ruling amid a government shutdown. A judge ordered the release of emergency funds to ensure recipients receive their November payments. The administration is appealing the decision, raising questions about executive power and fiscal control during shutdowns.

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Junk Food Bans Miss the Point: RFK Jr. Should Fix SNAP’s Broken Access to Healthy Food

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal to ban junk food from SNAP overlooks fundamental issues within the program. Instead of restrictions, emphasis should be on improving access to healthy, affordable foods. SNAP needs reforms, like lifting prepared food bans and enhancing benefits for fresh produce, to support nutrition and health among low-income families.

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