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Trump Kicks Off Potentially Messy Fight Over Biden’s Infrastructure Money

Summary

President Trump issued an executive order halting disbursements from two major Biden-era laws: the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The pause impacts billions in funding for infrastructure, energy, and climate projects, many already underway. Critics, including Democrats and policy experts, argue this violates congressional spending authority and existing federal contracts. Republicans expressed mixed reactions, with some viewing the pause as temporary and others expressing concern about halted projects in their states. Legal experts warn the order could lead to lawsuits, with potential breaches of federal contract and payment obligations. The order highlights Trump’s broader agenda to reassess Biden-era policies, raising questions about the future of projects critical for transportation and clean energy.

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