This recent action appears to be a retaliatory measure, targeting states that voted against President Trump in the 2024 election, particularly those with Democratic senators, and which also contribute significantly to the U.S. GDP. Simultaneously, the Trump administration has frozen $18 billion in infrastructure funding for New York City, citing the use of “unconstitutional DEI principles” as the reason. The Department of Energy has not provided any further comments on these decisions.
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The Trump administration is preparing to significantly cut federal funding to California, potentially beginning as soon as Friday. This action, targeting the University of California and California State University systems, is reportedly due to disagreements over state policies and alleged antisemitism on campuses. The move is unprecedented and has drawn swift condemnation from California Democrats, who have vowed legal challenges. While some Republican representatives express concerns, they emphasize the need for justification of funding requests.
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Emails reveal that the Social Security Administration (SSA), under Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek, canceled contracts with Maine in apparent retaliation against Governor Janet Mills’ public disagreement with President Trump. Dudek, despite warnings about increased fraud and improper payments, proceeded with the cancellation, framing it as punishment for Mills. The White House subsequently defended the action, while Connolly called for Dudek’s resignation. Although the contracts were quickly reinstated due to public outcry, the incident highlights a politically motivated decision impacting essential services for Maine residents.
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Following a public confrontation between Maine Governor Janet Mills and President Trump over a ban on transgender athletes, the Department of Education launched a federal investigation into Maine’s compliance with Title IX. The investigation targets Maine’s policies allowing transgender students to participate in school sports, which the Department claims violates Title IX. Governor Mills denounced the investigation as political retaliation, emphasizing that the President cannot withhold legally appropriated federal funds to coerce compliance. Maine’s Attorney General vowed to fight the investigation in court, characterizing it as illegal and politically motivated.
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Donald Trump announced the revocation of Joe Biden’s security clearance and access to intelligence briefings, mirroring Biden’s 2021 action against Trump. Trump cited the Department of Justice’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents as justification, despite the investigation’s conclusion not recommending criminal charges. This action follows Trump’s previous revocation of clearances for over 40 former intelligence officials. Biden has not yet responded to Trump’s announcement.
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