The White House clarified that the Trump administration is complying with a federal court order requiring it to tap into a contingency fund for food benefits. This comes after President Trump said aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would be delayed until Democrats vote to end the government shutdown, sparking confusion among recipients. Despite this, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that issuing reduced food stamp payments for November will take weeks due to a “cumbersome process.” The administration is using $4.6 billion in reserve funds to cover half of eligible households’ allotments, with beneficiaries needing Democrats to vote to fund federal agencies and end the shutdown to receive full benefits.
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