Federal judge blocks Trump administration's SNAP rules on junk food

A federal judge halted new Trump-era rules that sought to restrict junk food purchases with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, ruling that the Agriculture Secretary misapplied federal law. The judge found that the administration improperly approved state requests to limit SNAP benefits to healthier options. This decision could prompt a reconsideration of food policy, impacting millions of low-income Americans who rely on SNAP for nutrition. The ruling highlights ongoing debates about food assistance and health policy.