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Vance Unveils Task Force to Combat Federal Benefit Fraud

3/15/2026

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Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on federal benefit fraud tied to Minneapolis investigations.
Vance outlined a new California task force to target fraud after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.
SBA head Kelly Loeffler said accountability is needed amid a $50 billion program under fraud investigation.
Trump administration aims to curb fraud across federal programs as losses range from $233 billion to $521 billion annually.

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Vice President JD Vance announced a crackdown on federal benefit fraud tied to Minneapolis investigations.
Vance outlined a new California task force to target fraud after criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump.
SBA head Kelly Loeffler said accountability is needed amid a $50 billion program under fraud investigation.
Trump administration aims to curb fraud across federal programs as losses range from $233 billion to $521 billion annually.