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Trump Administration Battles Over Food Stamps, Courts Hungary’s Orban Amid Shutdown Fallout

Washington D.C. – The Trump administration is facing a barrage of challenges as the government shutdown continues into its sixth week, impacting key social programs and straining international relations.

A major point of contention is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps. The administration is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that ordered the government to fully fund SNAP for approximately 42 million Americans during the shutdown. The Justice Department argues the order infringes on Congress’s spending power, while critics accuse President Trump of using the anti-hunger program as a bargaining chip. Several states have begun processing full payments despite the uncertain federal funding situation.

On the international front, President Trump is scheduled to meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. While both leaders share skepticism toward European allies’ stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, US sanctions on Moscow pose a potential strain on their relationship. Orban seeks an exemption from these sanctions, given Hungary’s reliance on Russian energy, but Trump may leverage this to pressure Orban on Ukraine’s potential EU membership.

Domestically, the shutdown has led to flight cancellations due to FAA staffing reductions. Meanwhile, Cornell University has reached an agreement with the administration to restore federal funding, resolving investigations into alleged antisemitism and discrimination in admissions.

The prolonged shutdown has triggered growing public disapproval, with recent polls indicating a shift in public opinion against Republicans. Despite this, President Trump has focused on pressuring Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to advance his agenda, including changes to election laws and healthcare policies.

The standoff continues with no clear end in sight, as Democrats stand firm, bolstered by recent electoral wins.

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