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Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California

SUMMARY

President Trump plans to cancel a significant amount of federal funding for California, potentially starting soon. Sources indicate that agencies have been instructed to identify grants to withhold. A whistleblower informed Congress that all research grants for the state might be eliminated.

Trump has targeted California multiple times, using funding as leverage for his agenda. Recent funding cuts include $126.4 million for flood prevention. The higher education sector may suffer greatly, with university leaders expressing concerns.


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