Federal Judge Blocks Rule That Would End 700,000 Adults' Food Benefits

The transcript discusses a rule from the Trump administration that aimed to require nearly 700,000 Americans to work in order to receive food stamps. This rule was announced in December. However, a federal judge questioned its validity, especially considering the ongoing pandemic and the loss of 10 million jobs. The judge also raised concerns about whether states should have more authority to waive these work requirements.

How many jobs were reported to be lost at the time of the judge's questioning?

What did the judge question about the power of states regarding work requirements?