On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills or a stopgap funding resolution. That shutdown lasted 43 days, the longest in U.S.

Many Americans who rely on SNAP benefits to help buy groceries are approaching their third week without aid after President Donald Trump’s administration cut off the program amid the federal ...

New SNAP eligibility rules could cut off access to job training programs in North Carolina, leaving many residents without ...

The prolonged U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has created unprecedented challenges for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This program, crucial for ...