The Trump administration has demanded states return SNAP benefits that some had already distributed, a day after the USDA told states that they could begin distributing full benefits. MSNBC’s Laura Haefeli reports from Decatur, Georgia, on how community members are stepping up to help those in need. | MSNBC

USDA Orders States to Roll Back Full November SNAP Benefits Amid Court Ruling The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instructed states to pause full SNAP benefit payments for November 2025, reducing them to 65% of the maximum allotment. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing continued review of a funding dispute, effectively overturning a lower court order that required full benefits. The USDA says it remains focused on ensuring compliance with federal law and fiscal accoun