On October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills or a stopgap funding resolution. That shutdown lasted 43 days, the longest in U.S.

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on an ...

If you’re a low-income household, your kids may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school. According to the ...

The USDA is making changes to SNAP that may affect eligibility, benefits and how Washington DC residents receive food ...