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Trump's Budget Cuts Target Green Energy, Risk Federal Layoffs

10/3/2025

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President Trump and budget director Russ Vought pursue cuts, including over $7.5 billion in green-energy grants, targeting California and Illinois.
Vought's plan could trigger federal layoffs, with 'reduction in force' notices expected soon.
Some Democrats back a temporary funding resolution despite healthcare-cut opposition; critics cite ethics guideline violations with partisan messaging on government websites and warn of authoritarian drift.

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Story summary

President Trump and budget director Russ Vought pursue cuts, including over $7.5 billion in green-energy grants, targeting California and Illinois.
Vought's plan could trigger federal layoffs, with 'reduction in force' notices expected soon.
Some Democrats back a temporary funding resolution despite healthcare-cut opposition; critics cite ethics guideline violations with partisan messaging on government websites and warn of authoritarian drift.