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Trump Is Using the Shutdown to Supercharge His War on Equity

Trump Is Using the Shutdown to Supercharge His War on Equity
nation10/9/2025

Donald Trump's $30 billion in shutdown cuts targeting Democrats will harm the entire economy, hitting women and people of color the hardest.

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, President Donald Trump is targeting nearly $30 billion in cuts to federal funding almost exclusively to Democratic states and cities. The impact of the cuts to public transit, energy ... [18239 chars]