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Ruptured Families: The U.S. Citizen Children Left Behind by Deportations

More than 800,000 Texan kids with citizenship depend on an undocumented parent. Trump’s immigration crackdown is tearing their households apart.

Texas Observer

The real reason RFK Jr. hates SSRIs

The HHS Secretary's attacks on psychiatric medication follow a pattern of putting politics over public health

Salon

Trump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut childcare. His budget director is scrambling to clarify

OMB Director Russell Vought appeared before Congress to answer questions about the request for the largest military spending boost since World War II.

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The Hidden State Produce Benefit How Some Families Are Getting Free Fruits and Vegetables Without SNAP

Buying fresh produce is difficult on a tight budget. Most families assume that standard food stamps are the only way to get government help at the grocery store. This is a common misconception. The federal government and individual states operate several specialized programs focused purely on nutrition. These programs bypass…

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8 Minnesota Food Aid Resources That Offer SNAP Level Benefits to Eligible Immigrants

Federal food assistance rules are incredibly complex, and frequently exclude many hardworking families who desperately need help putting food on the table. In most cases, immigrants who do not hold a specific documented status are completely ineligible for federally funded programs like SNAP. This massive bureaucratic gap leaves thousands of…

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Social Security & SNAP: 8 Programs Shifting to Online‑Only in 2026

More government services are moving online in 2026, and millions of seniors, low‑income households, and SNAP recipients will feel the impact. Agencies like the Social...

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When Assistance Programs Update for the New Year, These Income Thresholds Quietly Shift

Every January, millions of Americans receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their Social Security or disability benefits. While that extra money is meant to help with inflation, it can quietly push recipients over the income limits for key assistance programs. From food stamps to Medicaid, these programs update their income…

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SNAP Recipients May Also Qualify for These 5 Programs

Here are five other resources SNAP recipients may qualify for.

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USDA tells court it will disburse all SNAP contingency funds - Roll Call

The Trump administration told a federal judge Monday it will deplete a contingency fund to pay a portion of food stamp benefits in November.

Roll Call

WIC Funding at Risk Amid Government Shutdown, Forcing House Republicans To Introduce New Bill

Funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is at risk amid the ongoing government shutdown.

International Business Times

What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists

A new lawsuit by Democratic state officials seeks to uncork emergency money to help tens of millions of Americans keep buying food for their families after federal SNAP funding is expected run dry Saturday due to the U.S. government shutdown

The Independent UK

Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists

The Independent UK

Exclusive: USDA says it won't use emergency funds for food stamps

States also won't be reimbursed if they cover SNAP expenses on their own, the memo says.

Axios

What Services Are Open During the Government Shutdown?

As the shutdown drags on, many basic federal services will increasingly be affected.

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WIC becomes a political football in shutdown - Roll Call

FactCheck.org looks into Democratic and Republican finger-pointing regarding the shutdown and a key federal nutrition program.

Roll Call

USDA's Rollins says food stamp funding to dry up in two weeks - Roll Call

Nearly 42 million people could be left without monthly food benefits if the federal government doesn't reopen before funding runs out.

The Guardian - US

Democrats launch bid to fund nutrition program for low-income women and kids amid shutdown

Exclusive: Congressional Democrats set to introduce bill to shore up the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program

The Independent UK

The Latest: Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues

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The Independent UK

Pressure points ahead could bring a quicker end to the shutdown

The first week is the easy one

Kiplinger

The Shutdown Standoff Is Heading for Its Next Big Test

A key mid-October deadline could intensify the shutdown fight in Washington, and the fallout could soon hit workers and your wallet.

The Independent UK

White House claims tariffs will keep food program for moms and babies running during shutdown — raising serious legal questions

Critical constitutional concerns emerge as the president subverts Congress to create his own tax and spending policies

The Independent UK

The Latest: National Guard deploys as ICE uses increasingly combative tactics in US cities

It’s now Day 6 of the shutdown, and the Democratic minority leader has challenged the Republican House speaker to a televised debate on the impasse over reopening the federal government

The Texas Tribune

The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas

Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.

Roll Call

White House ‘anomalies’ list kick-starts stopgap funding talks - Roll Call

The Trump administration sends Congress a list of additions it would like in a continuing resolution funding the government after Sept. 30.

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Overlooked Income: 11 Parenting Income Sources You Didn’t Know About

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