USDA is still working on SNAP payments despite Trump's threat to cut it off

In a Wednesday court filing, the USDA said it followed an earlier court order to tap its contingency fund for SNAP benefits.

Millions of Americans won’t get any SNAP benefits in November under USDA plan, analysis finds

Nearly 5 million food stamp recipients will not receive any benefits in November under the plan the Trump administration issued Tuesday to comply with a court order, according to a new analysis.
The Southern Illinoisan

$50 million loan program available for federal workers during shutdown

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest loans to unpaid ...
Anadolu Agency

US sees longest federal government shutdown in history

Trump’s 2nd term federal government shutdown tops his 1st term record, reaching 36 days, while cost of shutdown may cost US ...