URGENT: Trump Administration Faces Monday Deadline to Tap Contingency Funds for SNAP.

Breaking News: Trump Administration Faces Monday Deadline to Tap Contingency Funds for SNAP The Trump administration is facing a Monday deadline to inform two federal judges whether it will continue to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) using contingency funds during the government shutdown. Millions of Americans rely on SNAP, with benefits set to be frozen starting November 1. The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and costs around $8 billion per month nationally. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had planned to freeze payments to SNAP due to the shutdown, citing inability to fund the program. Food banks are warning of a crisis as the outlook for SNAP benefits remains uncertain. The administration must inform the judges by Monday whether it will comply with court orders to continue funding SNAP using contingency funds. This decision will have a significant impact on the millions of Americans who rely on the program for food assistance. This is a developing story. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.