Gov. Kathy Hochul urged President Trump’s administration on Monday to release $400 million in federal funds that the state can use to help 1. 5 million New Yorkers heat their homes through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Hochul and upstate Rep. Paul Tonko are making the demand after the federal government reopened last week following a 43-day shutdown, the longest in U. S. history. The state had not been able to start the program due to the shutdown, according to Hochul’s office.
https://politicsny.com/2025/11/17/hochul-demands-trump-admin-release-400-million-in-funding-for-heap-heating-bill-assistance-program/
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SNAP benefits to expire as judges order White House to fund program
Federal food assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are set to expire this Saturday as lawmakers remain at odds over government funding. The potential lapse has raised concerns about how millions of Americans will continue to access vital nutritional support.
Despite the impending expiration, some judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue funding the program. These court rulings aim to ensure that beneficiaries do not face immediate disruptions while the political impasse persists.
As discussions continue in Congress, the future of food assistance programs remains uncertain, highlighting the critical need for a resolution to support vulnerable populations across the country.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/snap-benefits-to-expire-as-judges-order-white-house-to-fund-program/