The article exposes how Trump-era aid cuts led to a man-made hunger crisis in Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp, causing severe malnutrition, deaths, protests, and regional instability, despite warnings from aid officials and international organizations.
At least 25 states plan to cut off SNAP food aid benefits in November due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has halted federal funding and created a crisis for low-income families just before the holiday season, with states scrambling to cover costs and delays expected even if the government reopens soon.
The article discusses the potential negative effects of upcoming Republican-led cuts to SNAP (food assistance) on rural grocery stores and local economies, highlighting concerns from officials and store owners about job losses and community impacts, especially in towns that supported Trump.