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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Missed Meals and Paychecks: A Timeline on the Impact of the Government Shutdown

The longest government shutdown has furloughed hundreds of thousands, threatened antipoverty programs, disrupted pay and services, and forced reductions across federal operations including air traffic.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The food stamp fight signals an era of unprecedented cruelty in America | Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Trump administration sought to cut SNAP benefits, risking hunger for millions while legal action and partial funding temporarily mitigated the impact.
US politics
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Fox News Falls for Racist AI-Generated Videos, Runs Completely False Story That Has to Be Updated With Gigantic Correction

Fox News aired AI-generated, racially charged videos as real SNAP fraud, later partially corrected while still portraying recipients as spoiled despite an average $177 monthly benefit.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

USDA Website Uses Transphobic Messaging to Blame Dems for Government Shutdown

USDA website blames Democrats, immigrants, and transgender people for SNAP funding halt while the administration refuses to use contingency funds to continue benefits.
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