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flag The Trump administration halted $2.75 billion in digital equity grants, citing unfounded racism claims, disrupting internet access and digital literacy programs nationwide.

flag The Trump administration halted the release of $2.75 billion in Digital Equity Act grants, disrupting programs that supported digital literacy and internet access for low-income individuals, seniors, veterans, and rural communities. flag Despite no evidence that approved grants targeted specific racial groups, the White House labeled the program racist, leading to cancellations of funded initiatives across Texas, North Carolina, and other states. flag Organizations like Goodwill Central Texas and the Land of Sky Regional Council had planned to expand training, including post-Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, but were forced to scale back. flag Advocacy groups and over 20 states have sued, arguing the move undermines digital inclusion, with legal challenges ongoing. flag The administration has not commented.

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