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The White House budget director, Russ Vought, announced yesterday the cancellation of $8 billion for energy projects in 16 states , all of which are considered blue states. This move marks the latest funding cut by the Trump administration following the federal government shutdown. Vice President JD Vance has warned that federal workforce layoffs will happen if the shutdown continues.

🎧 The White House is putting pressure on Democrats to negotiate. However, based on Vought's past statements, he appears more focused on implementing cuts than collaborating with Democra

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