Courts opt to feed the people, GOP opts to feeds the drama

With millions of Americans uncertain if they’ll receive their November food benefits, Republican leaders appear more focused on theatrics than governance. Roughly 42 million people rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), but the ongoing government shutdown has frozen most new federal funding.

A brief reprieve arrived late this week when two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to continue funding SNAP despite the ongoing shutdown, directing agencies to tap emergency reserves to prevent a lapse in food aid. The rulings offer temporary relief for millions Americans, but officials warn that state systems remain strained and benefit disbursements could still be delayed. Even with the judicial intervention, the program’s future remains uncertain, underscoring t