Trump administration seeks to cut food aid for more than six million people

What happened: The Trump administration proposed new eligibility rules for SNAP that would end automatic eligibility for households qualifying through TANF. The USDA published the proposed rule, which is open to public comment for 30 days. Key numbers: About 6.3 million people, or 17 percent of SNAP beneficiaries, would be removed. Why it matters: Democratic lawmakers criticized the proposal, with Representative Angie Craig saying it would make it harder to meet basic needs and Senator Cory Booker calling it despicable. The proposal builds on earlier Trump administration changes to SNAP. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

The Trump administration proposed new eligibility rules for SNAP that would end automatic eligibility for households qualifying through TANF. The USDA published the proposed rule, which is open to public comment for 30 days.

Democratic lawmakers criticized the proposal, with Representative Angie Craig saying it would make it harder to meet basic needs and Senator Cory Booker calling it despicable. The proposal builds on earlier Trump administration changes to SNAP.