Bessent says SNAP payments "could be" made this week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration could green-light food assistance payouts by Wednesday, after federal courts ordered officials to tap into emergency funds to keep aid flowing.

The big picture: Even if the Trump administration complies with orders to ensure SNAP benefits are at least partially paid, it's still unclear when millions of families will actually receive their aid. And any relief would be a temporary fix under the ongoing government shutdown.