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Trump Administration Cuts $160M in Funds Over License Violations

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will withhold $160 million in federal transportation funding from California starting fiscal year 2027.
The action follows California’s failure to revoke more than 17,000 unlawfully issued commercial driver’s licenses by January 5, 2026.
A federal audit found that over 25% of these licenses were issued in violation of federal regulations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will withhold $160 million in federal transportation funding from California starting fiscal year 2027.
The action follows California’s failure to revoke more than 17,000 unlawfully issued commercial driver’s licenses by January 5, 2026.
A federal audit found that over 25% of these licenses were issued in violation of federal regulations.