Trump administration will provide only half of usual food stamp benefits in November

The Trump administration said Monday that it will provide only half of the normal food stamp benefits for November by tapping into the program’s contingency fund amid the government shutdown. But recipients are not likely to see the payments immediately. Some $4.65 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s contingency fund will “be obligated to cover 50% of eligible households’ current allotments” for November, according to a sworn statement from a US Department of Agriculture official submitted in federal court.

CNN’s Alayna Treene reports from the White House, and Brianna Keilar speaks with Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE). #CNN #News