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Lola Fadulu

Lola Fadulu is the David Rosenbaum Reporting Fellow in the Washington bureau of The New York Times. She covers poverty and federal safety-net programs.

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  1. As Hunger Spreads With Pandemic, Government Takes Timid Steps

    The Trump administration has taken some steps to address spreading hunger during the economic crisis, but it has shied away from expanding programs that could provide more immediate relief.

    By Lola Fadulu

  2. Schools Transform Into ‘Relief’ Kitchens, but Federal Aid Fails to Keep Up

    Many school cafeterias are now operating more like community soup kitchens, even though the federal school meals program won’t reimburse districts for meals served to struggling adults.

    By Erica L. Green and Lola Fadulu

  3. Court Strikes Down Trump Rollback of School Nutrition Rules

    A federal district judge has ruled that the Agriculture Department’s regulation easing sodium and whole-grain standards in school meals violated regulatory law.

    By Lola Fadulu

  4. Trump Backs Off Tougher Food Stamp Work Rules for Now

    Under heavy criticism for pressing for food stamp cuts during an economic meltdown, the Trump administration now says it will hold off during the national emergency.

    By Lola Fadulu

  5. Congress Addresses Housing Crunch Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

    The economic stabilization package includes more than $12 billion for housing and protection from evictions and foreclosures, as the pandemic hits cities already in housing crises.

    By Lola Fadulu

  6. Amid a Pandemic, Trump Moves Forward With Safety Net Cuts

    As the coronavirus upends the economy, the Trump administration plans to make changes to the food stamp program that could lead to nearly 700,000 people losing assistance.

    By Lola Fadulu and Abby Goodnough

  7. Millions of Americans Have Moved Off Assistance. Does Trump Get Credit?

    The president has reveled in the declines in Americans receiving aid from several government programs in recent years, citing his economic policies as a catalyst.

    By Jim Tankersley and Lola Fadulu

  8. Trump Budget Would Fray Social Safety Net

    Proposals for cuts in food stamps, housing and education could exacerbate inequality in the United States.

    By Alan Rappeport and Lola Fadulu

  9. Trump Reprises State of the Union Message in North Carolina

    The president promoted the economy and “opportunity zones” and questioned African-American support for Democrats.

    By Lola Fadulu

  10. Trump Fires Impeachment Witnesses Gordon Sondland and Alexander Vindman in Post-Acquittal Purge

    Emboldened by his victory and determined to strike back, the president removed Mr. Sondland as ambassador to the European Union after the White House earlier on Friday dismissed Colonel Vindman.

    By Peter Baker, Maggie Haberman, Danny Hakim and Michael S. Schmidt