WASHINGTON — The Trump administration ignited a firestorm by announcing the cancellation of billions of dollars in clean energy funding, a move that administration officials have explicitly framed as targeting programs in states that voted against President Donald Trump.
Right in the crosshairs: Maryland. The reliable "blue state," is feeling the impact, with key research, innovation, and infrastructure projects now facing a sudden, uncertain future.
Lawmakers and affected institutions are calling the cuts "reckless" and a politically motivated attempt to punish opposition, warning they threaten critical research and could ultimately impact local energy prices.
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The cuts were highlighted by Russ Vought, head of the Office of Management