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Senate Republicans Signal Intent to Slash Medicaid Funding in Upcoming Budget
Republicans rejected a series of Democratic amendments aimed at preventing cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
GOP Proposes $4.5T Tax Giveaway to Rich While Slashing Food Stamps, Medicaid
House Republicans’ draft budget calls for $2 trillion in cuts to federal nutrition assistance and other programs.
Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Sparks Alarm and Confusion
Among other things, the move threatens programs and aid that millions in the US rely on.
Trump and Allies Plot Cuts to Medicaid, Food Stamps to Fund Tax Cuts for Wealthy
Polling shows that most Americans would oppose cuts to either program.
Advocates Urge Action as US Food Insecurity Reaches Its Highest Levels in Years
A new USDA report reveals that about 13.5 percent of US households struggled to access enough food in 2023.
Hurricane Beryl’s Destruction Exacerbates the US Hunger Crisis
As the cleanup continues, the urgency of the recovery will begin to dwindle — and so will the hunger relief efforts.
SNAP Benefits Didn’t Cover Cost of a Meal in 98 Percent of US Counties in 2023
With the Farm Bill up for reauthorization, any cuts to SNAP would devastate families struggling with food insecurity.
One Mistake Led to a Lifetime Ban of SNAP Benefits. This Reform Can Resolve It.
Lawmakers introduced the RESTORE Act to prevent further harm to those affected by the criminal justice system.
Republicans Aren’t Done Threatening the Hungry With Planned Cuts to Food Aid
The GOP’s latest effort to slash food aid for millions was blocked by Congress’s recent deal, but the battle isn’t over.
Funding Fight in Congress Endangers Nutrition for Pregnant People and Babies
As many as 2 million WIC participants could be impacted, with disproportionate harm falling on families of color.