The Trump administration announced that it will partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) following judges' rulings.
The Department of Agriculture had planned to freeze payments to SNAP starting November 1 due to the shutdown, but will now continue to fund it partially.
The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a major piece of the nation's social safety net.
Author's summary: Trump administration to partially fund SNAP after judges' rulings.