Supreme Court extends order on SNAP benefits

The Supreme Court extended an order blocking full SNAP benefits for millions of recipients. The Supreme Court block remains in place until midnight on Thursday. The decision comes amid as the government shutdown nears an end, the House is expected to vote to reopen the government on Wednesday.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments. The SNAP food aid program helps 1 in 8 Americans buy groceries.

President Donald Trump's administration cut off funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after October because of the ongoing government shutdown.

The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.

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