“Trump administration aims to cut food stamps for 6.3-million people”

Key points

• USDA proposed rule would curb automatic SNAP eligibility for TANF recipients.
• Nearly 18% of SNAP recipients could lose benefits under the proposal.
• About 6.3 million people would be affected, according to agency analysis.
• Over 5.5 million people have already lost SNAP benefits since the 2025 tax law.
• The rule could also impact 1.8 million children eligible for free school lunch.