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flag The Trump administration demands data on federal funds to 14 Democratic states by Jan. 28, 2026, citing fraud concerns, though it denies cutting funds.

flag The Trump administration has ordered most federal agencies to collect data on federal funds sent to 14 Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia by January 28, 2026, citing concerns over improper or fraudulent use. flag The request covers grants, loans, and other financial assistance to state and local governments, schools, and nonprofits, but excludes individual benefits and certain departments. flag The targeted states include California, New York, Illinois, and others with Democratic leadership or jurisdictions labeled as sanctuary areas that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. flag While the administration says the effort is purely for data collection and not a funding cut, President Trump has repeatedly threatened to halt federal funding for sanctuary cities, calling them “sanctuary for criminals.” The move is part of a broader scrutiny of federal spending in blue states, following previous attempts to delay aid programs that were blocked by a judge.

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