Summary
The White House has decided to pause $2.1 billion intended for infrastructure projects in Chicago during the government shutdown. This pause impacts the plan to extend the city's Red Line train. Officials have cited concerns over race-based contracting as the reason for holding the funds.
Key Facts
- The White House is pausing $2.1 billion for infrastructure projects in Chicago.
- This decision is part of a broader funding dispute during the government shutdown.
- The pausing of funds affects the Red Line train extension in Chicago.
- The White House cited concerns about race-based contracting for the funding halt.
- Similar funding pauses have occurred in New York, affecting $18 billion in projects.
- A news briefing about this decision is scheduled, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaking.
- The government shutdown continues without a resolution in sight.
