States across the country are grappling with uncertainty over food aid distribution as the Trump administration seeks to reverse full monthly benefits issued under the federal nutrition program. The situation stems from conflicting court orders during the ongoing government shutdown, with some states having already disbursed full benefits to millions of recipients before a Supreme Court justice temporarily paused the directive. Other states are providing partial benefits or waiting for further guidance, leaving many families without assistance for November. The administration has warned states to retract benefits already issued and threatened penalties, while some governors have vowed to protect recipients from losing their aid. The legal and political battle continues, with the fate of food assistance for millions hanging in the balance.