Trump freezes Chicago transit funding, targeting Democratic areas in shutdown
The administration has now frozen at least $28 billion in funding for Democratic cities and states, escalating Trump's campaign to use the power of the US government to punish political rivals.
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures on the day he attends an event hosted by America250 in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 3, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated: