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White House Cuts $943M EV Charger Funding Amid Legal Battles

2/7/2026

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White House Cuts Funding

The White House plans to cut $943 million in electric vehicle charger funding for California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Funding was secured through the 2021 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act and has faced legal challenges since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.
The action targets states that opposed Trump in the last election.
The cuts could exacerbate range anxiety among EV buyers who cite unreliable charging networks.

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Congress Protects NIH Funding

On February 4, 2026, Congress passed legislation to boost National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and block cuts from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The measure responds to opposition from academic institutions and advocacy groups against Trump's cap on indirect costs.
Following NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's Massachusetts visit, signs point to a funding stance shift.
Concerns about long-term impacts of funding strategies that could limit grant availability persist.

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White House Cuts Funding

The White House plans to cut $943 million in electric vehicle charger funding for California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Funding was secured through the 2021 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act and has faced legal challenges since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.
The action targets states that opposed Trump in the last election.
The cuts could exacerbate range anxiety among EV buyers who cite unreliable charging networks.

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