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White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap
The White House froze $26 billion in infrastructure funds for Democratic states to pressure Democrats amid a partial government shutdown caused by funding bill disputes.
- The US federal government shutdown began at midnight Wednesday, freezing $26 billion in infrastructure funding for Democratic-run states including $18 billion for New York transit projects and $8 billion for green energy in 16 states.
- The shutdown resulted from failed negotiations and dueling spending bills in the Senate, where Democrats' healthcare-linked funding extension lost 53-47 and the Republican proposal failed 55-45, continuing a partisan deadlock.
- Vice President JD Vance stated the administration prioritizes essential services but warned layoffs may be necessary, while lawmakers like Senator Thom Tillis expressed concern freezing transit funds could worsen the shutdown.
- Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump for leveraging Americans as "pawns" and using the shutdown as a form of blackmail, while Trump vowed to eliminate certain Democratic-supported programs, underscoring deep partisan divisions.
- The shutdown halted government services, forced 750,000 federal employee furloughs, and increased economic uncertainty, suggesting prolonged impacts unless bipartisan compromise resolves the funding impasse.
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US shutdown Day 2: $26 billion freeze for Democratic states sparks fury; Schumer says Trump’s ‘using Americans as pawns’
President Donald Trump’s administration froze $26 billion for Democratic-led states, including $18 billion for New York transit and $8 billion for green-energy projects, deepening the government shutdown. Democrats accused Trump of partisan targeting, while Republicans split over the move.
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