Trump administration halts $2.1 billion Chicago infrastructure funding amid shutdown
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The Trump administration has temporarily halted $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects, including the Red Line Extension and modernization efforts, citing concerns over race-based contracting practices, amid broader federal funding freezes targeting Democratic-led cities and states during the government shutdown.
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