Core Points - The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to extend the suspension of a lower court's order that required the Trump administration to fully distribute funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in November [1] - This action allows the Trump administration to continue withholding approximately $4 billion in SNAP funds [1] - Due to depleted funds, SNAP will suspend benefit distributions starting November 1, marking the first time in 60 years that the program has halted benefits, even during federal government shutdowns [1] Group 1 - The Supreme Court's decision impacts the distribution of SNAP funds, which is a critical component of the U.S. social safety net [1] - SNAP serves approximately 42 million people, accounting for about one-eighth of the U.S. population, with most recipients living below the poverty line [1] - The program has monthly expenditures exceeding $8 billion [1]