https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-millions-in-stolen-snap-benefits-trump-administration-moves-to-fight-theftContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-millions-in-stolen-snap-benefits-trump-administration-moves-to-fight-thefthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-millions-in-stolen-snap-benefits-trump-administration-moves-to-fight-theft#u160583Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:42 +0000The Trump administration has announced plans to update the nation's food stamp payment system by requiring chips on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards, aiming to protect families from electronic theft. This move comes after a recent investigation revealed that $470 million in SNAP benefits were stolen from recipients last year due to outdated benefit-card technology. The proposed rule is seen as a major step forward in addressing this form of fraud.Why it mattersThe upgrade is crucial as SNAP benefits are often targeted by organized crime groups due to the current card