Trump Threatens Funding for Chicago, Portland in Shutdown Fight

The White House is withholding over $2 billion for Chicago transportation projects and considering cuts to Portland's federal funding. Budget director Russell Vought stated the Chicago funds are on hold to prevent race-based contracting. This move is seen as a tactic to pressure political opponents in Democratic strongholds during the ongoing shutdown.

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