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flag The U.S. government shutdown triggers Trump's administration to cut billions in federal funds.

flag The U.S. government shutdown, now in its second day, has prompted President Trump and budget director Russ Vought to push sweeping federal spending cuts, including threatening immediate mass layoffs instead of furloughs. flag Officials withheld $18 billion in infrastructure funding for New York and canceled $8 billion in green energy projects in Democratic-leaning states, citing fiscal discipline and aligning with elements of Project 2025. flag The administration is using the "pocket rescission" tool to block congressionally approved funds, including $4.9 billion in foreign aid, with potential future rescissions larger. flag Critics, including Democratic leaders, condemn the actions as politically motivated, harmful to public services, and an overreach of executive power, warning of long-term damage to environmental, equity, and poverty programs.

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