A federal judge may step in and force the federal government to fund a food assistance program while the government remains shut. A Massachusetts judge heard a lawsuit yesterday, brought by 25 Democratic-led states including Pennsylvania, challenging the Trump Administration to partially fund the SNAP program used by millions of low-income Americans. It’s set to expire tomorrow unless the government re-opens. The judge said she’ll announce her ruling later today, and court insiders say it appears she’ll order the White House to continue the partial funding.
Saturday 7th February 2026
