The president has stretched the limits of his powers to help those at the heart of his agenda, not the many in greatest need.
Category: Federal Aid (US)
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Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says
The written order came one day after a court told the Trump administration it must pay benefits in the program known as SNAP during the shutdown.
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How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo
Enrollment for A.C.A. health coverage begins Nov. 1, with some staggering price increases. Here is a guide to help you choose a plan while Congress is at an impasse over tax credits.
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Federal Court to Rule on Fate of Food Stamps During the Shutdown
States have sued to spare millions of low-income Americans from losing benefits starting on Saturday, after the Trump administration said it would not fund them.
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Trump Rule Could Ban Some Public Servants From Student Loan Forgiveness
A new rule could disqualify certain employers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that are deemed to be engaged in “illegal activities.”
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Trump Administration Tells Court It Has Money It Can’t Spend to Prevent Food Stamp Cuts
States have sued the federal government to force the release of aid during the shutdown, with a key hearing set for Thursday.
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Obamacare Prices Become Public, Highlighting Big Increases
The government website now shows consumers how much their health insurance costs will increase next year, as Congress remains at an impasse over the plans’ subsidies.
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Dozens of States to Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts
The states petitioned a federal court days after the Agriculture Dept. said it would not take emergency steps to provide aid during the government shutdown.
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How Trump Reprogrammed Funds to Pay Some Workers During the Government Shutdown
By paying troops and law enforcement officials, the president stretched the limits of his spending powers, posing a fresh test to Congress.
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Food Stamp Benefits May Run Out in November, Officials Warn
If the government shutdown continues, millions of low-income people are at risk of losing access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Unions Return to Court as Trump Eyes Additional Cuts During Shutdown
Unions representing federal workers told a judge they believed the administration might violate a temporary ban on layoffs during the shutdown.