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The Trump administration directed states to halt full SNAP benefit payments for November to 42 million Americans, citing a need to undo recent payments amid concerns over food insecurity.
The Trump administration faces a Monday deadline to comply with a court order to disburse SNAP benefits amid a government shutdown, with ongoing legal battles and concerns over millions of Americans' access to food assistance.
The Trump administration has discontinued the annual report on food insecurity in the U.S., a key measure of hunger and nutritional access, which has been published for over 30 years and will now be unavailable, potentially hindering efforts to monitor the impact of recent cuts to nutritional aid programs.
The Agriculture Department plans to move most of its Washington-based employees to five regional hubs across the U.S., consolidating or closing several offices, including those of the U.S. Forest Service, as part of a broader effort to decentralize its operations and reduce its presence in the capital.
Former President Donald Trump has selected Brooke Rollins, a conservative lawyer, to lead the Agriculture Department. Rollins, known for her conservative views, is expected to bring her legal expertise and policy experience to the role.