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Trump Administration to Withhold $1.5B from Democratic States

2/11/2026

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans to withhold more than $1.5 billion in public health and transportation funds from Democratic-led states California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Governors of the affected states have not been notified and will challenge actions.
The cuts would affect electric vehicle charger funding and health research for vulnerable populations.
A court ruling has temporarily blocked similar cuts to child care subsidies in these states.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans to withhold more than $1.5 billion in public health and transportation funds from Democratic-led states California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Governors of the affected states have not been notified and will challenge actions.
The cuts would affect electric vehicle charger funding and health research for vulnerable populations.
A court ruling has temporarily blocked similar cuts to child care subsidies in these states.