Despite Court Rulings, Trump Refuses to Pay Out Food Stamp Benefits to Tens of Millions

Despite Court Rulings, Trump Refuses to Pay Out Food Stamp Benefits to Tens of Millions

“The administration has chosen to hold food for more than forty million vulnerable people hostage to try to force Democrats to capitulate without negotiations,” says one Georgetown law professor. Two federal judges have said the Trump administration cannot use the government shutdown to suspend food assistance for 42 million Americans. But hours into Saturday, when payments were due to be disbursed, […]

States in Emergency Mode as Trump GOP Refuses to Fund Food Aid for Poor Americans

States in Emergency Mode as Trump GOP Refuses to Fund Food Aid for Poor Americans

While governors provide temporary relief, “people all over the country, particularly rural families who will be the ones disproportionately harmed by Trump’s cruel games, are speaking out,” noted one petition organizer. As the Trump administration refuses to use existing federal funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, governors are stepping up to help the 42 million low-income Americans […]

Supreme Court Lets Trump Withhold $4 Billion in Foreign Aid Approved by Congress

Supreme Court Lets Trump Withhold $4 Billion in Foreign Aid Approved by Congress

“This result further erodes separation of powers principles that are fundamental to our constitutional order,” said one critic The US Supreme Court on Friday gave President Donald Trump the green light to withhold billions of dollars of congressionally approved foreign aid, a major win for the White House and executive authority and, according to critics, a body […]

Congressman Begich Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health

Congressman Begich Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) applauded the announcement of the new $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund, the single largest investment in rural health care in American history. This initiative will improve health care delivery across rural America and provide new opportunities for access to care in Alaska.  “Alaska’s rural communities face some of the […]

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