The Trump administrations appeal to the Supreme Court to freeze full federal food aid payments, affecting 42 million Americans, faces another setback as lower courts rule in favor of continued full payments. The Supreme Court asks the administration to respond after an appeals court rules against freezing benefits, leaving states in a difficult position. A federal appeals court in Boston upholds full benefits, but a temporary pause from the Supreme Court ensures no payments for at least 48 hours. The administration has until Monday to state its position, with the current pause set to expire Tuesday night. Congress considers funding SNAP as part of a government shutdown proposal, while some states warn of operational disruptions and others vow to challenge any attempt to claw back money already distributed.

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