USDA SNAP benefits update: Program to be completely deconstructed? Here are the details

USDA SNAP benefits update: USDA says it may completely deconstruct SNAP as the agency faces a funding shortfall that threatens November payments for roughly 42 million Americans. Secretary Brooke Rollins cites fraud risks and system failures as reasons for a full reset. All recipients will be required to reapply, creating one of the largest eligibility reviews in program history. New rules may mandate 80 hours of monthly work or training, a shift the CBO says could cut participation by 2.4 million over ten years. Several states warn of delayed EBT deposits as legal and budget disputes continue.