USDA

Court Forces Trump To Reopen SNAP Benefit Payments But There’s A Catch

Nov 4, 2025

In a move that has sent shockwaves through food assistance programs nationwide, the Trump administration announced it will only partially fund November SNAP benefits, cutting payments to millions of low-income Americans by roughly 50%. The decision, which came after a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered emergency action to avert a total shutdown of food…
Trump Reinstates HBCU Scholars Program Following Backlash Over Suspension

Feb 28, 2025

The Trump administration has reinstated the 1890 National Scholars Program, a federal scholarship supporting students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The move follows widespread criticism over its abrupt suspension last week. The program, which funds students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields, resumed accepting applications on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, as confirmed by the…

Trump Reinstates HBCU Scholars Program Following Backlash Over Suspension