In terms of the raw number of impacted households, Brooklyn leads with the way with 221,971 households receiving SNAP benefits, followed by the Bronx (195,580), Queens (121,921), Manhattan (107,223) ...

President Donald Trump says he "won't be extorted" by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear he has no plans to negotiate.

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) believes government spending on food stamps creates infinite economic growth, and his spending record shows it.

At least eight moderate Senate Democrats are meeting in hopes of finding a deal to end the monthlong government shutdown, but sources familiar with the closely held conversations say they will ...

The president's comments signal that the shutdown could continue to drag on for some time, as federal workers are set to miss ...

Trump attacked Democrats in a rant about being forced to pay SNAP benefits during the government shutdown — even as he threw ...

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President Donald Trump says his administration lacks legal authority to fund food assistance during the shutdown — but critics call ...

Some items needed include canned vegetables and fruits, beans, peanut butter, tuna, chicken, and hearty soups.

Obama once called shutdowns 'total irresponsibility,' now Democrats face same criticism in month-long government closure over ...

President Donald J. Trump celebrated Halloween in high style, hosting a Great Gatsby-themed party at Mar-a-Lago on Friday night that drew shrieks of outrage from Democrats whose […] ...

Pollster Matt Towery said Friday on Fox News that Democrats’ efforts to stir outrage over disruptions to the Supplemental ...