Trump's administration has announced that it will only fund half of the food stamp benefits, leaving the other half at risk of being cut off due to a government shutdown. The Department of Agriculture is using contingency funds to keep the program running for now, but it's unclear how long this will last.
The decision comes as lawmakers are still in a standoff over funding for various programs and services. The Trump administration has threatened to cut off food benefits for the first time in the program's history if the Democrats don't give in on their demands.
The impact of this decision is already being felt, with people lining up at food banks across the country. Many are struggling to make ends meet, and some have been forced to scrimp on food just to get by. "I'm dumbfounded by the cruelty," said one person who was affected by the shutdown.
The shutdown has also led to a surge in refugees fleeing Sudan's Kordofan region, with over 36,000 people displaced since October. The international community is calling for action to address the crisis, but so far, there hasn't been enough support.
Meanwhile, voters in New York City are heading to the polls today in a mayoral election that could have significant implications for the city and beyond. Donald Trump has issued a threat to withhold federal funds if his preferred candidate, Zohran Mamdani, wins the election, but it's unclear whether this will actually happen.
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, a new report from ActionAid is highlighting the need for greater support for those affected by the transition to a more sustainable economy. The group warns that the current response to the crisis risks deepening inequality rather than addressing it.
Finally, in a heartwarming story, actor Jesse Eisenberg has announced that he will be donating a kidney to a stranger next month. This selfless act is just one example of the kindness and generosity that exists in the world, even in these uncertain times.
The decision comes as lawmakers are still in a standoff over funding for various programs and services. The Trump administration has threatened to cut off food benefits for the first time in the program's history if the Democrats don't give in on their demands.
The impact of this decision is already being felt, with people lining up at food banks across the country. Many are struggling to make ends meet, and some have been forced to scrimp on food just to get by. "I'm dumbfounded by the cruelty," said one person who was affected by the shutdown.
The shutdown has also led to a surge in refugees fleeing Sudan's Kordofan region, with over 36,000 people displaced since October. The international community is calling for action to address the crisis, but so far, there hasn't been enough support.
Meanwhile, voters in New York City are heading to the polls today in a mayoral election that could have significant implications for the city and beyond. Donald Trump has issued a threat to withhold federal funds if his preferred candidate, Zohran Mamdani, wins the election, but it's unclear whether this will actually happen.
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, a new report from ActionAid is highlighting the need for greater support for those affected by the transition to a more sustainable economy. The group warns that the current response to the crisis risks deepening inequality rather than addressing it.
Finally, in a heartwarming story, actor Jesse Eisenberg has announced that he will be donating a kidney to a stranger next month. This selfless act is just one example of the kindness and generosity that exists in the world, even in these uncertain times.
but seriously, it's not right. i mean, who gets to decide how hard people have to struggle just because of politics? meanwhile, there are actual refugees fleeing war zones and climate change is real 
. let's focus on helping those in need rather than playing politics. and can we please talk about the kind of person donates a kidney to a stranger next month? 
that's some inspiring stuff right there 
. Cutting benefits by half is going to have a huge impact on people's lives. I can only imagine how stressful it must be for those who are already struggling to make ends meet. It's crazy that politicians are more concerned with their differences than helping the most vulnerable members of society. The fact that people are lining up at food banks and having to scrape by just to get by is heartbreaking 
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but at the same time, i get why trump is being all tough on democrats and stuff, he's trying to make a point. but cutting off half of food stamps? that's just cruel, you feel me? 
meanwhile, refugees fleeing sudan? that's a whole different story, we should be doing more to help those people out... 
, it's like, we gotta do better than this.
that kinda story makes me wanna keep looking on the bright side of things. but seriously, can't we just have some basic human decency? 
food banks are filling up fast, and it's not just about politics, it's about people's lives. let's hope someone steps in to help those in need 
can't believe the government is using contingency funds as a temporary fix instead of finding a real solution 
gotta keep fighting for those who need it most 
it's so not right. i mean i get it we gotta deal with our debt and stuff but who cares about ppl struggling to eat? meanwhile refugees are fleeing sudan and nobody's doing anything about it 
and then trump tries to pull a fast one on NYC voters by threatening to withhold funds from his buddy zohran... really tho i feel bad for the people affected by this shutdown. food banks r getting slammed and ppl are having to scrape by just to get by 
meanwhile some guy gets to donate a kidney to a stranger but food stamps? no way 
should be focusing on supporting those who need it most, not playing politics
Can you believe this? Food stamps are already struggling and now they're gonna cut benefits by half? It's like they think people will be like "oh well, I guess I'll just starve" 
. This is a whole thing of 'let them eat cake' vibes, but instead of being fancy schmancy cake, it's actual food 
. It's like they think people are just going to magically have more money lying around or something. Newsflash: people need food, not just empty promises of a "better life". And now you're telling me there's a real risk that people will lose access to this basic necessity? That's straight-up heartless 
. Can we please focus on supporting our fellow humans instead of playing politics with their lives?
what if ppl get stuck without food cuz of a gov shutdown? it's so cruel especially with refugees fleeing sudan... they need our help now! 
meanwhile, jesse eisenberg is donating a kidney to someone else that's really inspiring 
it's always about making some greedy politician happy and throwing others under the bus. i mean i get that there needs to be budgeting and all but this is just so cruel 
meanwhile some good news for once jesse eisenberg donating a kidney to a stranger is literally the nicest thing im reading about all day