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Court voids SNAP waivers in 5 states; USDA orders 30-day comment period

A federal judge struck down food-restriction waivers in five states, prompting the USDA to require 30-day public comment periods before similar waivers are implemented elsewhere.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 11:33 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Six months after President Donald J. Trump took office for his second term, his administration launched a flurry of new policies, provisions and appointments — including major changes to the nation’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.