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Trump Administration Targets Funding Data in Democratic States

1/24/2026

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Trump's Budget Data Collection

U.S. President Donald Trump's budget office, the Office of Management and Budget, ordered agencies to collect data on funds sent to 14 Democratic-controlled states and Washington, D.C.
The move follows Trump's threat to cut sanctuary-city funding.
The memo describes the effort as data gathering.
The administration attempted to pause child-care subsidies in some states.
A judge halted that effort.

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Rubio Approves Deportations

A federal judge unsealed documents showing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved deporting five university students for Gaza protests, based on their opinions rather than criminal activity.
Conor Fitzpatrick of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression says the action is unconstitutional.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump faces backlash over anti-LGBTQ policies, prompting the Human Rights Campaign to plan strategies for pro-equality candidates ahead of the midterms.

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Trump's Budget Data Collection

U.S. President Donald Trump's budget office, the Office of Management and Budget, ordered agencies to collect data on funds sent to 14 Democratic-controlled states and Washington, D.C.
The move follows Trump's threat to cut sanctuary-city funding.
The memo describes the effort as data gathering.
The administration attempted to pause child-care subsidies in some states.
A judge halted that effort.

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