Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Trump's Funding Cuts Spark NYC Mayor's Sanctuary Stand

1/15/2026

29 5

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to cut federal funding starting February 1, 2026, prompting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to reaffirm sanctuary status.
He stated that "Our values and our laws cannot be bargaining chips" and opposed the funding cuts.
Mamdani has reached out to Trump to oppose the cuts, has not received a response, and notes unusual friendship formed during a White House meeting in November.

1 of 1

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to cut federal funding starting February 1, 2026, prompting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to reaffirm sanctuary status.
He stated that "Our values and our laws cannot be bargaining chips" and opposed the funding cuts.
Mamdani has reached out to Trump to oppose the cuts, has not received a response, and notes unusual friendship formed during a White House meeting in November.