'Trump voters will lose their jobs': Russell Vought's new move assailed as 'criminal act'
President Donald Trump's administration paused billions of dollars in funding for infrastructure projects in another city that rejected him in last year's election, setting off a cascade of criticism.
White House budget director Russell Vought announced $2.1 billion in funding for Chicago infrastructure projects would be placed on hold during the government shutdown, after the administration targeted spending in other cities and states led by Democrats.
"$2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects – specifically the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple Modernization Project – have been put on hold to ensure funding is not flowing via race-based contracting," Vought announced on his X account. "More info to come soon from @USDOT."...