Why it matters:
Ending the report comes after significant cuts to food stamps that could strip 3 million Americans of aid. Critics say this shuts down a key tool for tracking hunger and obscures the true impact on vulnerable communities.
The big picture:
The U.S. administration aims to present a positive picture of the economy, citing lower poverty rates and rising wages, while opponents warn that it’s a tactic to conceal growing food insecurity resulting from policy changes.
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