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Full funding for SNAP recipients

Trump admin tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
Hochul directs state agencies to fully fund November SNAP benefits
Roughly 40% of people in the Bronx rely on SNAP benefits, but insecurity looms during the government shutdown. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Judge finds Trump ‘did not comply’ with funding SNAP benefits in November
Judge John McConnell said the administration ignored the practical impact of partial SNAP funding. The USDA announced Wednesday it would cover 65% of benefits this month. Trump previously said he would halt SNAP during the shutdown;
Trump administration says it will pay SNAP benefits for November
The governors of New York and New Jersey said their states are now issuing the funds. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
CT governor says full SNAP benefits for November now ready for recipients to use
"Families in need of food assistance never should have been used as political pawns by the Trump administration."
CT governor says SNAP benefits for November released
Lamont initially allocated $3 million to Foodshare to help supply food banks around the state with food to distribute to recipients who had run out of SNAP money.
Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Fully Fund SNAP Benefits in November
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
SNAP benefits must be fully paid by Trump administration by Friday, judge orders
The Trump administration recently said it would not pay any SNAP benefits, but then offered partial funding of the food stamp program after a judge's ruling.

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