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Supreme Court pauses full SNAP payouts

The Supreme Court issued an emergency stay pausing a lower court order that required full November SNAP payments, triggering a national scramble as the Trump administration appeals and states move to distribute benefits amid the shutdown

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42 million - Americans rely on SNAP benefits

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"a total disgrace" — President Donald Trump

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Supreme Court pauses full SNAP payouts

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