SNAP
SNAP Retailers Face ‘Real Food’ Standards, USDA Fraud Arrests Top 1,000
The new rule requires SNAP-authorized retailers to offer a wider variety of staple foods, including more perishable and nutritious items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins, while also tightening standards to address fraud and loopholes used to abuse the benefits programs.
House Passes Bill to Make Hot Rotisserie Chicken SNAP-Eligible
The House of Representatives moved one step closer to putting a chicken in every SNAP beneficiary's pot on Thursday.
Tougher SNAP Work Rules Hit More States March 1
The federal work mandate for SNAP has created a patchwork of deadlines across the country, with some states already months into enforcement while others won't begin until next year.
Anonymous Donor Pays $8,927 SNAP Debt for 84-Year-Old Texas Woman After State Mistake
An anonymous donor has paid the $8,927 SNAP overpayment debt for an 84-year-old Houston woman after media reports revealed the bill resulted from an error by the Texas Health and Human Services agency (HHSC).
New SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect in Multiple States: What to Know
The timing varies across the country—some states already started implementation months ago, while others face delays due to high unemployment rates.
Big Budget Decisions for States in 2026 as Medicaid, SNAP, and Taxes Change Under 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Federal income taxes on tips and overtime pay are also suspended from 2025 to 2028 under the OBBBA.
New SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy by 5 States Begin Jan. 1
The policy represents a shift from federal guidelines first enacted in 1964 which permitted SNAP benefits for "any food or food product intended for human consumption.”
SNAP 2026: What’s New, What’s Next, and Who It Affects
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that SNAP will undergo a sweeping overhaul after federal reviews revealed extensive fraud in the program.
Trump Admin Approves 6 States to Restrict Food Stamps
Officials approved waivers from Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
USDA Secretary Threatens Funding Cuts to Democratic-Leaning States Over SNAP Noncompliance
The agriculture secretary has said that SNAP, or food stamps, is rife with fraud. Democratic states have filed multiple legal challenges.
Democratic-Led States Sue Over Trump's SNAP Benefit Cuts for Immigrants
A group of Democratic-led states sued on Wednesday to block U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from cutting off food aid benefits for tens of thousands of legal immigrants by declaring certain groups of non-citizens ineligible for the anti-hunger program.
127 People Arrested for Food Stamp Fraud: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture runs the food stamp program with help from states.
Congressional Action Needed to Improve SNAP Program: Expert
Keith Gross, political analyst, discussed the SNAP program and the fraud and mismanagement revealed by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
NTD Panelists Break Down What Needs to Be Fixed in SNAP
NTD’s panelists share their reactions to the statement from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that around 750,000 ineligible recipients are receiving benefits from SNAP.
NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (Nov. 17)
The United States is planning to designate the Venezuelan "Cartel of the Suns" a foreign terrorist organization.
These Changes Now in Effect as SNAP Benefits Resume
The law also narrows food assistance eligibility for immigrants, cutting off some individuals who are in the country legally.
What the People Say: Has Trump Adequately Addressed the Cost of Living?
Has President Donald Trump adequately addressed the issue of affordability? NTD's Sam Wang was out on the Las Vegas Strip to hear from the people.
Federal Services Getting Back to Normal as Government Reopens
Federal services are getting back to normal as the government reopens.
Agriculture Secretary: All SNAP Recipients Will Need to Reapply for Benefits
Rollins revealed that new data from 29 primarily Republican-led states exposed significant irregularities in SNAP.
Here Are All the States That Have Paid Full SNAP Benefits for November
Many states have issued full payments, or expect to soon.
SNAP Retailers Face ‘Real Food’ Standards, USDA Fraud Arrests Top 1,000
The new rule requires SNAP-authorized retailers to offer a wider variety of staple foods, including more perishable and nutritious items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins, while also tightening standards to address fraud and loopholes used to abuse the benefits programs.
House Passes Bill to Make Hot Rotisserie Chicken SNAP-Eligible
The House of Representatives moved one step closer to putting a chicken in every SNAP beneficiary's pot on Thursday.
Tougher SNAP Work Rules Hit More States March 1
The federal work mandate for SNAP has created a patchwork of deadlines across the country, with some states already months into enforcement while others won't begin until next year.
Anonymous Donor Pays $8,927 SNAP Debt for 84-Year-Old Texas Woman After State Mistake
An anonymous donor has paid the $8,927 SNAP overpayment debt for an 84-year-old Houston woman after media reports revealed the bill resulted from an error by the Texas Health and Human Services agency (HHSC).
New SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect in Multiple States: What to Know
The timing varies across the country—some states already started implementation months ago, while others face delays due to high unemployment rates.
Big Budget Decisions for States in 2026 as Medicaid, SNAP, and Taxes Change Under 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
Federal income taxes on tips and overtime pay are also suspended from 2025 to 2028 under the OBBBA.
New SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy by 5 States Begin Jan. 1
The policy represents a shift from federal guidelines first enacted in 1964 which permitted SNAP benefits for "any food or food product intended for human consumption.”
SNAP 2026: What’s New, What’s Next, and Who It Affects
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that SNAP will undergo a sweeping overhaul after federal reviews revealed extensive fraud in the program.
Trump Admin Approves 6 States to Restrict Food Stamps
Officials approved waivers from Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
USDA Secretary Threatens Funding Cuts to Democratic-Leaning States Over SNAP Noncompliance
The agriculture secretary has said that SNAP, or food stamps, is rife with fraud. Democratic states have filed multiple legal challenges.
Democratic-Led States Sue Over Trump's SNAP Benefit Cuts for Immigrants
A group of Democratic-led states sued on Wednesday to block U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from cutting off food aid benefits for tens of thousands of legal immigrants by declaring certain groups of non-citizens ineligible for the anti-hunger program.
127 People Arrested for Food Stamp Fraud: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture runs the food stamp program with help from states.
Congressional Action Needed to Improve SNAP Program: Expert
Keith Gross, political analyst, discussed the SNAP program and the fraud and mismanagement revealed by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
NTD Panelists Break Down What Needs to Be Fixed in SNAP
NTD’s panelists share their reactions to the statement from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that around 750,000 ineligible recipients are receiving benefits from SNAP.
NTD Good Morning Full Broadcast (Nov. 17)
The United States is planning to designate the Venezuelan "Cartel of the Suns" a foreign terrorist organization.
These Changes Now in Effect as SNAP Benefits Resume
The law also narrows food assistance eligibility for immigrants, cutting off some individuals who are in the country legally.
What the People Say: Has Trump Adequately Addressed the Cost of Living?
Has President Donald Trump adequately addressed the issue of affordability? NTD's Sam Wang was out on the Las Vegas Strip to hear from the people.
Federal Services Getting Back to Normal as Government Reopens
Federal services are getting back to normal as the government reopens.
Agriculture Secretary: All SNAP Recipients Will Need to Reapply for Benefits
Rollins revealed that new data from 29 primarily Republican-led states exposed significant irregularities in SNAP.
Here Are All the States That Have Paid Full SNAP Benefits for November
Many states have issued full payments, or expect to soon.