WASHINGTON —

The United States Department of Agriculture said it is working with states to provide full funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, according to a memo addressed to SNAP regional and state directors of the program.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal over a federal judge's ruling to fully fund SNAP.

In its filing, the Trump administration argued that the judge's order to fully fund SNAP is a "mockery of the separation of powers," asserting that only Congress has the authority to direct government spending.

The administration stated there is "no lawful basis for an order that directs the USDA to somehow find $4 billion in the metaphorical couch cushions."

Groups suing the administration countered with their ow

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