California's High-Speed Rail Funding Cut Off by Trump Administration Amid Lawsuit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is suing the Trump administration for pulling back $4 billion in federal funding for high-speed rail, following President Donald Trump's decision to reallocate funds without derailing trains. The move marks a new challenge in California's ongoing battle with the project.
California Governor Gavin Newsom is suing the Trump administration over $4 billion in federal funding for high-speed rail being pulled back, but President Donald Trump has not actually derailed any trains. The funding was initially allocated under a 2017 agreement between California and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The state claims it was breached by the Trump administration's decision to reallocate the funds. Newsom is seeking to regain control over the project's future.
