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Clean Energy Coalition Sues Trump Over Climate Funding Cuts

11/11/2025

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A coalition of clean energy groups and St. Paul filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
They allege $7.5 billion was cut from climate projects in Democratic-led states.
The White House halted funding after the shutdown began on October 1.
The suit names Russell T. Vought, budget director, as a defendant.
It accuses the administration of discrimination against states that opposed Trump.

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Story summary

A coalition of clean energy groups and St. Paul filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump administration.
They allege $7.5 billion was cut from climate projects in Democratic-led states.
The White House halted funding after the shutdown began on October 1.
The suit names Russell T. Vought, budget director, as a defendant.
It accuses the administration of discrimination against states that opposed Trump.