California sues to challenge Trump's $4 billion high-speed rail clawback
CALIFORNIA, JUL 18 – California challenges the Trump administration over a $4 billion funding cut that threatens a rail project expected to create 15,000 jobs, with cost overruns pushing estimates to $106 billion.
- On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom filed the lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's termination of $4 billion in federal funding for California's high-speed rail project.
- Following a review, the Department of Transportation report concluded the 300-page document found “no viable path” to completing the California high-speed rail, prompting threats to cancel $4 billion in June.
- Governor Gavin Newsom described the cut as `reeks of politics`, warning of 15,000 jobs at risk.
- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said, 'It’s time for this boondoggle to die,' and said he would consult with the Department of Justice to recover funds.
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California sues Trump admin for axing $4 billion high-speed rail grant
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority is suing the Trump administration over the termination of $4 billion in federal grants toward the project. The lawsuit claims that the government terminated federal funds out of political spite, not due to any legitimate issue. It argues that President Donald Trump specifically targeted California because he dislikes the state. “Trump’s termination of federal grants …
BREAKING: Gavin Newsom SUES Trump Admin
A few days ago, we covered a story about President Trump defunding California's disastrous high-speed rail project (good riddance!) If you missed it, here's the full scoop: Now, Gavin Newsom has responded...by suing the Trump administration. Yesterday, Newsom filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for cutting off federal funding ...
CA files lawsuit over $4B in cancelled high speed rail funds
(The Center Square) — The California High Speed Rail Authority is suing the Trump administration over cancellation of $4 billion in federal funding for the $36.3 billion high rail project connecting two cities in the state’s sparsely-populated Central Valley.
California Sues Trump Administration Over Termination of High-Speed Rail Funding - The Thinking Conservative
California sued the Trump admin on July 17 over its decision to revoke $4 billion in federal grants for the state’s high-speed rail project. The post California Sues Trump Administration Over Termination of High-Speed Rail Funding appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
California sues Trump administration for pulling $4 billion for state's high-speed rail project
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the California High Speed Rail Authority is suing the Trump administration for pulling $4 billion for the state's high-speed rail project.
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