Federal judge blocks bans on SNAP use for soda

A federal judge has blocked the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for sodas implemented by the Trump administration. “Congress defined what is considered ‘food,’ and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted. It did not authorize the agency to cut down on the types… Source link

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Pentagon set to sell GOP lawmakers on funding goals 

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NetSec newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story The Pentagon prepares to sell out GOP lawmakers on funding targets Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to give a classified briefing to a group of House Republicans on military funding targets on Wednesday. © Greg…

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Democrats demand OMB rescind grant rule

Health Care Presented by Planned Parenthood {Beacon} Health Care Presented by The Big Story Lawmakers have raised concerns about NIH grant changes. A group of House Democrats is calling on the Trump administration to scrap a sweeping new proposal to overhaul the federal grants process that critics say would exert unprecedented political influence over scientific……

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