Shutdown Showdown: Trump's Funding Freeze Hits Democratic Strongholds
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 7:31 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Trump administration has frozen $2.1 billion in transit funding for Chicago amid a government shutdown, reflecting a broader pattern of withholding funds from Democratic-led areas. The standoff in Congress has stalled federal spending, affecting millions of workers and critical services, while debates continue over healthcare subsidy expansions.
