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Trump Gives $75M Oakland Coal Funding, Bill Blocks Approval

6/16/2026

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President Donald Trump announced on 4 June $700 million federal funding, including $75 million for an Oakland coal terminal that will cost $400 million, making the share under one-quarter.
Assembly member Mia Bonta introduced a bill requiring an impact report before any agency can approve a coal facility.
Activists plan a 25 June Berkeley meeting to accuse Trump of using the Defense Production Act to bypass opposition.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump announced on 4 June $700 million federal funding, including $75 million for an Oakland coal terminal that will cost $400 million, making the share under one-quarter.
Assembly member Mia Bonta introduced a bill requiring an impact report before any agency can approve a coal facility.
Activists plan a 25 June Berkeley meeting to accuse Trump of using the Defense Production Act to bypass opposition.