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September 16, 2026
New Analysis Reveals $177 Billion in Federal Grants Cut by Trump Administration
- The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since taking office for his second term, impacting all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
- Health, nutrition, environment, and disaster relief programs were among the hardest hit, with specific grants eliminated in Michigan, Mississippi, and Iowa.
- California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina experienced the highest disruptions in grant funding, according to the Lost Funds tracking tool.
- The analysis indicates that these disruptions represent nearly 10% of federal discretionary spending, highlighting their significant impact.
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- Analysis shows $177 billion in federal grants have been cut or frozenSep 16, 2026 at 10:35 AM · AP
- Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis showsSep 16, 2026 at 11:19 AM · ABC News
- Trump 2.0 has cut or frozen $177bn in grants across every state, analysis findsSep 16, 2026 at 3:38 PM · The Guardian