White House Criticizes Judge's SNAP Ruling

White House Criticizes Judges Order on SNAP Benefits During ShutdownThe White House, led by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, has denounced a Rhode Island judges ruling that mandated full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during a government shutdown. Leavitt argued that the judicial branch should not dictate how the executive branch allocates federal money. The dispute arose when advocacy groups and several states sued the Department of Agriculture for providing only partial SNAP payments due to a lack of funding. The department had been using a limited emergency fund, leading to a legal challenge. Judge John McConnell Junior ruled that the administrations decision to cut benefits was against federal law, ordering full payments be restored immediately. The Department of Justice appealed the decision, stating it was unconstitutional. Leavitt emphasized that the administration felt validated in its defense of the Presidents constitutional authority, maintaining that the executive branch has the sole power to manage federal spending. The House of Representatives was expected to vote on a funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in American history, which would then go to President Donald Trump for his signature. Leavitt assured the public that President Trump was committed to ensuring full SNAP benefits once government funding was fully restored. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.