Millions of the poorest Americans are stuck in food-stamp limbo. They still do not know when their benefits will arrive—or if they will at all. In the past few days, the government shutdown has thrown ...

Expanded work requirements will result in 2.4 million fewer Americans receiving food stamp benefits in an average month over the next decade, according to a Congressional Budget Office analysis.

The record-long government shutdown is affecting air travel and food stamp benefits. Follow here for the latest news updates.

Per the USDA, in fiscal year 2024, SNAP served an average of 41.7 million people per month — or 12.3% of residents in the ...