Judge blocks USDA’s move to restrict SNAP funding for junk food in blow to MAHA agenda

A federal judge halted the USDA's plan to allow states to restrict SNAP benefits for purchasing junk food, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's effort to limit sugary items like soda and candy in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This ruling preserves current SNAP guidelines, which permit all food purchases except alcohol and tobacco, potentially impacting millions of low-income Americans. The decision underscores the ongoing debate about balancing public health initiatives with individual food choice rights, showing the complexities in implementing federal nutrition policies.