The White House said it will send only half the usual SNAP food stamp payments to 42 million Americans this month, citing a $4.65 billion shortfall as the government shutdown enters day 36. Democrats slammed the move, calling it unacceptable.

42 million Americans to receive half their food aid amid record US shutdown, White House tells judge '

As 42 million Americans risk losing SNAP aid, GOP leaders are divided in their messaging between blaming democrats and calling beneficiaries lazy or undeserving.

'Stop smoking crack': How Republicans are divided on supporting 42million SNAP beneficiaries

Two judges ordered the Trump administration to keep funding the SNAP food aid program during the shutdown, preventing millions from losing benefits. Meanwhile, Trump said he’s seeking legal clarity on extending payments, though uncertainty remains over full funding for November.

Trump says 'do NOT want Americans to go hungry’ as judges order him to keep food aid running amid shutdown

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42 million Americans to receive half their food aid amid record US shutdown, White House tells judge '

How Republicans are divided on supporting 42 million SNAP beneficiaries

Trump says 'don’t want Americans hungry’ as judges order food aid to continue