The Trump administration told a federal judge it will provide only 50% of normal SNAP benefits during the shutdown, citing limits on available funds. The USDA plans to use its contingency fund but will not draw from other federal sources to cover the shortfall. Officials also warned that some states may need weeks or months to process the partial payments.
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