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.

Eighteen states will restrict what SNAP users can buy with their benefits in 2026, including soda, candy, and energy drinks.

Social Security recipients may still qualify for SNAP, but the rules can be complex. This guide breaks down eligibility, senior-specific rules, and how to apply for added nutritional support ...

New work requirements went into effect at the start of February for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Tens of millions of Americans rely on the program to help pay for food or ...

SNAP purchases of soda, candy, and energy drinks, with rules varying by state and rollout dates causing confusion.

Work requirements are kicking in for more older adults and parents of teenagers across the U.S. who get help with groceries through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The implementation ...

The Tennessee Department of Human Services is asking for $58 million to keep federal SNAP benefits flowing this year.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear is reassuring the more than 600,000 Kentuckians who rely on SNAP they won’t lose their benefits again as President Donald Trump’s administration makes new threats to ...

New Hampshire lawmakers debate proposals to restrict SNAP recipients' ability to buy certain unhealthy foods, sparking concerns about surveillance and public health.