"The Trump administration has frozen some $26 billion (22 billion) for projects in Democratic-leaning states on the first day of the federal government shutdown. The White House announced the freeze on Wednesday on roughly $18 billion in payments to build transit projects in New York, home to Congress's two top Democrats. The freeze also includes almost $8 billion in green energy projects in 16 Democrat-run states, including California and Illinois."
"Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance warned that the administration might sack federal workers if the shutdown lasts more than a few days. Previous shutdowns have not resulted in permanent layoffs. Some 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed since the shutdown started at midnight on Wednesday. Other federal employees, such as troops and Border Patrol agents, began to work without pay. Scientific research, financial oversight, environmental cleanup efforts and a wide range of other activities have also been suspended under the shutdown."
The administration froze roughly $26 billion in federal payments for projects in Democratic-leaning states, including about $18 billion for New York transit projects and nearly $8 billion for green energy projects across 16 states. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said the move targeted regular Americans. Republican Senator Thom Tillis warned the transit fund freeze could complicate ending the shutdown. Vice President JD Vance warned of possible federal worker sackings if the shutdown continues for more than a few days. About 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, while many others are working without pay and various federal activities have been suspended. The Senate failed to pass competing funding proposals.
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