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Trump Slashes $1.5 Billion from Democratic States' Programs

2/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is cutting more than $1.5 billion in funding for Democratic-led states: California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota.
The cuts target Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and climate initiatives, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowing to challenge them.
Reductions include $328 million from the Department of Transportation, $300 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and $15 million for electric vehicle chargers in California.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is cutting more than $1.5 billion in funding for Democratic-led states: California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota.
The cuts target Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and climate initiatives, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul vowing to challenge them.
Reductions include $328 million from the Department of Transportation, $300 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and $15 million for electric vehicle chargers in California.