Trump administration is scrapping the federal government’s yearly hunger survey, claiming it is inaccurate, as a move seen as an effort to spotlight job growth and wage increases under his watch.

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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