Transit Safety Tensions: Federal Funds at Risk for Chicago
Published on: Dec. 10, 2025, 2:45 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Transportation Department threatens to withhold funding for Chicago transit after a violent incident. City officials must increase safety measures or risk losing federal support. The move echoes similar actions in other Democratic-led cities. Local leaders criticize the federal intervention, defending their public safety efforts.
