Core Points - The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court's order requiring the federal government to fully pay November's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits [1] - The Rhode Island federal district court had mandated that the government must pay the full amount by November 7, but the Trump administration sought to partially pay the benefits instead [1] - The Supreme Court issued a two-day administrative stay to allow more time for the First Circuit Court of Appeals to review the government's request [1] Group 1 - The SNAP program has been suspended since November 1 due to depleted funds, with the USDA planning to use emergency funds to maintain 65% of the benefits for November [2] - SNAP is a crucial part of the U.S. social safety net, covering 42 million people, which is about one-eighth of the U.S. population, with most recipients living below the poverty line [2] - Monthly expenditures for the SNAP program exceed $8 billion, marking the first time in 60 years that benefits have been halted, even during federal government shutdowns [2]

Core Points - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is preparing to distribute full benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in November, following a federal judge's order [1] - SNAP benefits were suspended starting November 1 due to depleted funds, marking the first time in 60 years that the program has halted benefit distribution [1] - SNAP serves approximately 42 million people, accounting for about one-eighth of the U.S. population, with most participants living below the poverty line [1] - The program incurs monthly expenditures exceeding $8 billion [1]

Core Points - The ongoing "shutdown" of the U.S. federal government has significantly impacted the distribution of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) [2] - The U.S. government announced on November 3 that it will utilize emergency funds to maintain half of the SNAP benefits for November, but some states may take weeks or even months to resume full distributions [2] - This is the first time in 60 years that SNAP has suspended benefit payments, despite previous government shutdowns not affecting the program [2] - The USDA indicated that it will use $4.65 billion in emergency funds for November's SNAP benefits, which will only cover 50% of current needs [2] - SNAP is a crucial part of the U.S. social safety net, serving 42 million people, or about one-eighth of the U.S. population, with most recipients living below the poverty line [2] Individual Perspectives - A SNAP recipient expressed concern about the impact of benefit interruptions on vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and disabled who lack stable income [3] - Another recipient highlighted the panic caused by the situation, emphasizing the need to prioritize food for children over adults [5]