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Trump administration halts $2.1 billion Chicago infrastructure funding amid shutdown

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Trump administration halts $2.1 billion Chicago infrastructure funding amid shutdown
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The Trump administration has temporarily halted $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects, including the Red Line Extension and modernization efforts, citing concerns over race-based contracting practices, amid broader federal funding freezes targeting Democratic-led cities and states during the government shutdown.

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  1. Trump administration puts on hold $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects, Vought says  CNBC
  2. President Donald Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats  ABC7 Chicago
  3. Trump administration freezes $2.1 billion for Chicago amid shutdown fight  USA Today
  4. White House halts $2.1bn of Chicago transport funding; Senate to hold vote as shutdown enters third day – US politics live  The Guardian
  5. After Trump Pulls Funding, Work Continues on N.Y. Area Transit Projects  The New York Times

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