Democratic leaders sue Trump administration for stopping food aid during the shutdown

By Sylvia Goodman

Published October 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM EDT

Democratic leaders are suing the Trump administration for ending food aid programs during the shutdown. They argue, despite the administration's claims, there are emergency funds available.

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