Federal judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on sugary drinks and candy.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that the Department of Agriculture lacked legal authority to approve state waivers restricting SNAP purchases. The decision blocks restrictions in at least five states that had barred using benefits for soda, candy, and other sugary foods.
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Outlets agree on the ruling but split on emphasis. The Hill and Reuters focus on the legal finding. Newsmax highlights the administration's defense that taxpayer funds should not purchase junk food. The Times frames it as a rollback of the Make America Healthy Again agenda.
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