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SNAP benefits were fully funded until the end of month. Judges ruled the benefits must continue. But Trump still attacked the program for leverage in the shutdown, at the expense of 42 million Americans who rely on it.

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• Trump says he will withhold SNAP benefits until the government shutdown ends (businessinsider.com)
• Trump administration must continue food aid during shutdown, US judges say (bbc.com)
• Explainer: Understanding the SNAP program—and what cuts to these benefits may mean (harvard.edu)
• Trump admin will pay full SNAP benefits ‘within 24 hours’ after shutdown ends (politico.com)