USDA Orders States to Roll Back Full November SNAP Benefits Amid Court Ruling

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instructed states to pause full SNAP benefit payments for November 2025, reducing them to 65% of the maximum allotment. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling allowing continued review of a funding dispute, effectively overturning a lower court order that required full benefits. The USDA says it remains focused on ensuring compliance with federal law and fiscal accountability, even amid growing pressure from states and advocacy groups.