Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
President Donald Trump's administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, the White House budget director said Friday, expanding funding fights that have targeted Democratic areas during the government shutdown.

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2 developments- Oct 1, 2025Only right-leaning coverage:Trump to Put $18 Billion NYC Projects on Hold Due to Democrat Shutdown
- Oct 3, 2025Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
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3 viewpointsTrump administration pauses $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects amid shutdown
Trump administration pauses $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
Trump pauses $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats
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