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States Sue Trump Administration Over Withheld EV Funds

12/17/2025

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States Sue Trump

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia sue the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington over withheld EV charging funds.
The suit argues the Department of Transportation unlawfully impounds more than $2 billion allocated under the infrastructure law.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the actions as harmful to air quality and climate work.
The action follows a prior ruling that ordered release of some withheld EV funds.

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Trump Sues BBC

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to sue the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for misrepresenting his comments on January 6 Capitol riots.
He accused the broadcaster of fabricating quotes and omitting remarks on patriotism.
Trump said the BBC may have used artificial intelligence to alter his speech.
The Panorama controversy over a doctored version of his speech preceded the action.
The BBC denies intentional wrongdoing.

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States Sue Trump

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia sue the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington over withheld EV charging funds.
The suit argues the Department of Transportation unlawfully impounds more than $2 billion allocated under the infrastructure law.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized the actions as harmful to air quality and climate work.
The action follows a prior ruling that ordered release of some withheld EV funds.

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