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The feds are preparing to release new dietary guidelines next month, per RFK Jr. After shutdown, Brooke Rollins says all SNAP participants must re-apply. Really? Plus, White House chief of staff takes heat from MAHA.
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RFK Jr. says dietary guidelines will end ‘war on saturated fats’
The feds are preparing to release new dietary guidelines next month, per RFK Jr. After shutdown, Brooke Rollins says all SNAP participants must re-apply. Really? Plus, White House chief of staff takes...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The feds are preparing to release new dietary guidelines next month, per RFK Jr. After shutdown, Brooke Rollins says all SNAP participants must re-apply. Really? Plus, White House chief of staff takes heat from MAHA.
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Reporters weren't allowed inside the MAHA summit in Washington this week. Here’s what I learned anyway.
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Four takeaways from the swanky (and secretive) MAHA summit
Reporters weren't allowed inside the MAHA summit in Washington this week. Here’s what I learned anyway.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Reporters weren't allowed inside the MAHA summit in Washington this week. Here’s what I learned anyway.
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Some states have paid out full SNAP benefits, some have paid partial benefits, while others remain in limbo amid a flurry of court actions. Feds investigate infant botulism outbreak. Plus, a rundown of who’s speaking at the MAHA summit in Washington this week.
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SNAP still unsettled as Congress moves toward ending shutdown
Some states have paid out full SNAP benefits, some have paid partial benefits, while others remain in limbo amid a flurry of court actions. Feds investigate infant botulism outbreak. Plus, a rundown o...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Some states have paid out full SNAP benefits, some have paid partial benefits, while others remain in limbo amid a flurry of court actions. Feds investigate infant botulism outbreak. Plus, a rundown of who’s speaking at the MAHA summit in Washington this week.
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Yesterday's newsletter featured a handy spreadsheet that compiles each state's statement on the current status of SNAP and when money would be distributed. Please note that the situation is changing quickly!
You can access the document here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
You can access the document here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
SNAP November benefit updates by state
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November 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Yesterday's newsletter featured a handy spreadsheet that compiles each state's statement on the current status of SNAP and when money would be distributed. Please note that the situation is changing quickly!
You can access the document here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
You can access the document here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
A breakdown of where things stand with November SNAP benefits after a chaotic week.
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Millions of SNAP beneficiaries remain in limbo in court battle over benefits
A breakdown of where things stand with November SNAP benefits after a chaotic week.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
A breakdown of where things stand with November SNAP benefits after a chaotic week.
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Breaking: How intense pressure from the "Make America Healthy Again" movement is playing out on Capitol Hill.
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MAHA wins round one of preemption fight
How intense pressure from the "Make America Healthy Again" movement is playing out on Capitol Hill.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Breaking: How intense pressure from the "Make America Healthy Again" movement is playing out on Capitol Hill.
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On this episode of Forked, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross discuss how the government shutdown is pushing SNAP toward a fiscal cliff. Can Congress save it? (Note: This episode was recorded before funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.)
Listen here: thefern.org/podcast/will...
Listen here: thefern.org/podcast/will...
Forked: RFK Jr’s ‘massive’ promise to ‘eliminate’ autism ‘exposures’ | Food and Environment Reporting Network
In this episode, Helena and Theodore look at the federal government shutdown and what it means for SNAP. Also, the Truth Social post from President Trump to America’s ranchers, calling on them to…
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November 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On this episode of Forked, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross discuss how the government shutdown is pushing SNAP toward a fiscal cliff. Can Congress save it? (Note: This episode was recorded before funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.)
Listen here: thefern.org/podcast/will...
Listen here: thefern.org/podcast/will...
ICYMI: On November 11, there will be a live taping of Forked in D.C.! Interest has been high, and the event is at capacity, but you can sign up for the waitlist here!
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Forked Podcast LIVE in DC
Join FERN for a LIVE taping of FORKED, food politics in the age of MAHA with hosts Theodore Ross and Helena Bottemiller Evich
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November 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
ICYMI: On November 11, there will be a live taping of Forked in D.C.! Interest has been high, and the event is at capacity, but you can sign up for the waitlist here!
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Millions of Americans remain in limbo as federal and state officials scramble to sort out partial SNAP benefits for November. Key USDA appointees advance in the Senate. Plus, SNAP households’ shopping habits mirror those of non-SNAP households.
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Timing TBD for USDA's partial SNAP stopgap
Millions of Americans remain in limbo as federal and state officials scramble to sort out partial SNAP benefits for November. Key USDA appointees advance in the Senate. Plus, SNAP households’ shopping...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Millions of Americans remain in limbo as federal and state officials scramble to sort out partial SNAP benefits for November. Key USDA appointees advance in the Senate. Plus, SNAP households’ shopping habits mirror those of non-SNAP households.
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Breaking: The Agriculture Department plans to use emergency funds to cover 50 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments this month, according to a court filing Monday.
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Breaking: USDA says it will partially pay November SNAP benefits
The Agriculture Department plans to use emergency funds to cover 50 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments this month, according to a court filing Monday.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Breaking: The Agriculture Department plans to use emergency funds to cover 50 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program allotments this month, according to a court filing Monday.
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At the eleventh hour, federal courts have said USDA must use contingency funds to at least partially fund benefits for November. What’s next?
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Courts tell USDA to tap emergency funds to pay SNAP benefits
At the eleventh hour, federal courts have said USDA must use contingency funds to at least partially fund benefits for November. What’s next?
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October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
At the eleventh hour, federal courts have said USDA must use contingency funds to at least partially fund benefits for November. What’s next?
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Before Friday's newsletter, you can the latest episode of Forked from hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross. The pair discusses how many CDC employees were actually let go in recent rounds of layoffs and firings.
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https://thefern.org/podcast/how-many-people-did-they-actually-fire-at-the-cdc/
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October 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Before Friday's newsletter, you can the latest episode of Forked from hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross. The pair discusses how many CDC employees were actually let go in recent rounds of layoffs and firings.
Listen here: t.co/8mIIs4Bgez
Listen here: t.co/8mIIs4Bgez
There is zero sign that Congress or the Trump administration are going to step in to fund November SNAP benefits. States are scrambling to get ready. Plus, preemption opponents get organized.
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Washington stumbles toward an unprecedented SNAP cliff
There is zero sign that Congress or the Trump administration are going to step in to fund November SNAP benefits. States are scrambling to get ready. Plus, preemption opponents get organized.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
There is zero sign that Congress or the Trump administration are going to step in to fund November SNAP benefits. States are scrambling to get ready. Plus, preemption opponents get organized.
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Tens of millions of Americans are about to lose their grocery benefits as Washington remains locked in a shutdown fight. This is really bad.
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The shutdown debacle enters its SNAP era — and it’s about to get ugly
Tens of millions of Americans are about to lose their grocery benefits as Washington remains locked in a shutdown fight. This is really bad.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Tens of millions of Americans are about to lose their grocery benefits as Washington remains locked in a shutdown fight. This is really bad.
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The food industry is launching a new campaign aimed at trying to put Washington back in charge of food policy. We have all the details.
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Welcome to the MAHA preemption fight
The food industry is launching a new campaign aimed at trying to put Washington back in charge of food policy. We have all the details.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The food industry is launching a new campaign aimed at trying to put Washington back in charge of food policy. We have all the details.
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The Trump administration has prepared to weather a shutdown for a long time, but SNAP benefits for November are at risk as the dysfunction in Washington continues.
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Why SNAP benefits are at risk as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration has prepared to weather a shutdown for a long time, but SNAP benefits for November are at risk as the dysfunction in Washington continues.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The Trump administration has prepared to weather a shutdown for a long time, but SNAP benefits for November are at risk as the dysfunction in Washington continues.
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Core CDC functions threatened by mass layoffs during the government shutdown. Plus, MAHA is setting its sights on next year’s midterms.
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Making sense of the mass, mid-shutdown CDC layoffs
Core CDC functions threatened by mass layoffs during the government shutdown. Plus, MAHA is setting its sights on next year’s midterms.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Core CDC functions threatened by mass layoffs during the government shutdown. Plus, MAHA is setting its sights on next year’s midterms.
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Before tomorrow's edition, catch up on the newest episode of Forked from @thefern.org, a special collaboration with
Unconfined's hosts @tomphilpott.bsky.social and @christinegrillo.bsky.social!
Unconfined's hosts @tomphilpott.bsky.social and @christinegrillo.bsky.social!
Food Fix will be taking a break Friday, but before next week, check out a special episode of Forked! From @thefern.org and in collaboration with Johns Hopkins' @livablefuture.bsky.social, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross team up with @tomphilpott.bsky.social to chat (1/2)
October 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Before tomorrow's edition, catch up on the newest episode of Forked from @thefern.org, a special collaboration with
Unconfined's hosts @tomphilpott.bsky.social and @christinegrillo.bsky.social!
Unconfined's hosts @tomphilpott.bsky.social and @christinegrillo.bsky.social!
Food Fix will be taking a break Friday, but before next week, check out a special episode of Forked! From @thefern.org and in collaboration with Johns Hopkins' @livablefuture.bsky.social, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross team up with @tomphilpott.bsky.social to chat (1/2)
October 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Food Fix will be taking a break Friday, but before next week, check out a special episode of Forked! From @thefern.org and in collaboration with Johns Hopkins' @livablefuture.bsky.social, hosts @hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross team up with @tomphilpott.bsky.social to chat (1/2)
Industry files suit against West Virginia’s ban on synthetic colors. Advocates slam timeline for SNAP changes. RFK Jr. ally touts controversial GRAS petition. Oh, also, the government is still shut down.
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Synthetic color makers take West Virginia to court
Industry files suit against West Virginia’s ban on synthetic colors. Advocates slam timeline for SNAP changes. RFK Jr. ally touts controversial GRAS petition. Oh, also, the government is still shut do...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Industry files suit against West Virginia’s ban on synthetic colors. Advocates slam timeline for SNAP changes. RFK Jr. ally touts controversial GRAS petition. Oh, also, the government is still shut down.
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Washington keeps finding new levels of dysfunction. What are we supposed to make of this chaos?
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What a government shutdown means for food — and for all of us
Washington keeps finding new levels of dysfunction. What are we supposed to make of this chaos?
foodfix.co
October 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Washington keeps finding new levels of dysfunction. What are we supposed to make of this chaos?
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Why our agriculture secretary sees growing demand for beef (and whole milk) even amid high prices. Ben Carson dings processed foods, touting SNAP stocking rule. Plus, a new documentary turns up the heat on Big Food.
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Booming beef demand could get a boost from dietary guidelines
Why our agriculture secretary sees growing demand for beef (and whole milk) even amid high prices. Ben Carson dings processed foods, touting SNAP stocking rule. Plus, a new documentary turns up the he...
foodfix.co
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Why our agriculture secretary sees growing demand for beef (and whole milk) even amid high prices. Ben Carson dings processed foods, touting SNAP stocking rule. Plus, a new documentary turns up the heat on Big Food.
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Why is the U.S. splitting from the rest of the world on tackling chronic diseases?
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‘Too much and too little’: U.S. rejects U.N. declaration on non-communicable diseases
Why is the U.S. splitting from the rest of the world on tackling chronic diseases?
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September 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Why is the U.S. splitting from the rest of the world on tackling chronic diseases?
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Before Friday's edition, listen to a new episode of Forked from
@hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross at @thefern.org! The two discuss the MAHA commission's report that does little to address pesticide use and generally avoids sugar. What will the MAHA base think?
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@hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross at @thefern.org! The two discuss the MAHA commission's report that does little to address pesticide use and generally avoids sugar. What will the MAHA base think?
thefern.org/podcast/how-...
Forked: RFK Jr’s ‘massive’ promise to ‘eliminate’ autism ‘exposures’ | Food and Environment Reporting Network
The MAHA Commission has made big promises about what it would do to fix the nation’s food system and health. Its new strategy document includes 128 proposals for change – but little evidence that…
thefern.org
September 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Before Friday's edition, listen to a new episode of Forked from
@hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross at @thefern.org! The two discuss the MAHA commission's report that does little to address pesticide use and generally avoids sugar. What will the MAHA base think?
thefern.org/podcast/how-...
@hbottemiller.bsky.social and Theodore Ross at @thefern.org! The two discuss the MAHA commission's report that does little to address pesticide use and generally avoids sugar. What will the MAHA base think?
thefern.org/podcast/how-...
The Trump administration has decided to scrap the government’s decades-old system for measuring food insecurity. A new book adds fresh buzz to the ultra-processed foods debate.
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Advocates raise alarm as USDA nixes food insecurity survey
The Trump administration has decided to scrap the government’s decades-old system for measuring food insecurity. A new book adds fresh buzz to the ultra-processed foods debate.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Trump administration has decided to scrap the government’s decades-old system for measuring food insecurity. A new book adds fresh buzz to the ultra-processed foods debate.
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