US Government Shutdown: 42 Million Americans Face Reduced Food Aid as SNAP Payments Cut by 50%

Nov 04, 2025 02:41 am CST

The ongoing US government shutdown has forced the White House to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by 50% for 42 million low-income Americans. Despite federal court rulings requiring the use of emergency funds, the Agriculture Department will not compensate for the shortfall, leaving one in eight Americans uncertain about affording groceries while political disputes over healthcare subsidies continue.