Trump Admin Admits Politicized Grant Cancellations

Administration admitted in court that $7.6B in clean energy grants were canceled because recipient states voted for Harris. DOE stipulation contradicts Energy Secretary Wright's sworn testimony. Federal judge ruled agencies cannot cancel grants based on new political priorities. D.C. Circuit full court blocked Trump EPA from canceling $20B in climate grants. Final ruling in November could set major precedent on executive power and political retaliation. Local officials in Albuquerque are raising alarms about the OMB rule allowing political appointee control over grants.