Trump Administration Seeks Pause in Judge’s Food-Aid Order

The Trump administration has requested an appeals court to temporarily halt a federal judge's order that would require the US government to fully fund November food-aid benefits for 42 million eligible Americans by Friday. The administration argues that the ongoing government shutdown has left them with only enough money to make partial payments. The judge's original order aimed to ensure that low-income individuals and families would receive their full allotment of food assistance during the holiday season, despite the financial constraints caused by the government shutdown. However, the administration claims that complying with the order would deplete the remaining funds, leaving them unable to provide any aid at all in the coming months. The appeals court's decision on the administration's request for a pause will have significant implications for millions of Americans who rely on this vital food assistance program during the holiday season and beyond.