Trump admin tells judge it will partially fund SNAP benefits using contingency funds

The Trump administration has informed a judge that it will partially fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits using contingency funds. This announcement was communicated as part of ongoing efforts to address funding challenges for the program. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that implementing these partial payments would require several weeks. The decision to utilize contingency funds indicates a temporary measure to ensure some level of benefit distribution while longer-term solutions are considered. This approach reflects the administration's response to the current funding situation for SNAP. The partial funding plan aims to maintain support for beneficiaries during this interim period.