Politicians love to say, “We must protect our children. They are our future.” But looking at what’s happening in Congress ...

It's not clear when millions of families will get November SNAP benefits, even after judges ruled the government needs to make partial payments.

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman told CNN's "State of the Union" this morning that Democrats should immediately ...

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Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate. The filibuster requires most legislation to get 60 votes, which has allowed ...

Federal shutdown affects food assistance in Snohomish County, risking food insecurity for over 77,000 people relying on SNAP and WIC programs.

The Post Bulletin Editorial Board typically chooses an editorial topic on Tuesday, and by close of business on Thursday that editorial has been written, edited and is ready for publication in Saturday ...

The near-certain freeze on key federal nutrition programs will put particular pressure on tribal communities, according to advocates and U.S. senators of both parties.

Hundreds of thousands of people on SNAP are still in limbo, while November also marks the start of free universal childcare ...

The federal program mainly helps prevent children going hungry, but it has drawn criticism after it emerged beneficiaries can purchase gourmet food through the scheme.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were set to dry up Saturday amid the second-longest government shutdown on record. Several nonprofits and social services across La Plata County ...