The agreement comes after the American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education.

Two federal judges have said the Trump administration cannot use the government shutdown to suspend food assistance for 42 million Americans. But hours into Saturday, when payments were due to be disbursed, President Donald Trump appears to be defying the ruling, potentially leaving millions unable to afford this month’s grocery bills.

The governor said New York is still fast-tracking over $100 million for food banks and pantries and declaring a state of emergency.

In one of the richest countries in the world, where there is actually an abundance of food, there is a shortage of political courage and leadership.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives Don Beyer and James Walkinshaw (both D-Va.) were joined by more than 60 of their colleagu