Summary
The Trump administration has decided to pause about $11 billion in construction projects managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers due to a government shutdown. This pause affects projects in major cities like New York and San Francisco, and more projects might be canceled. The pause is part of wider efforts by the administration to cut back on spending during the shutdown.
Key Facts
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced the pause on $11 billion of Army Corps projects.
- The decision affects projects in major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Baltimore.
- The government shutdown has been ongoing for more than two weeks due to a political standoff.
- The Army Corps of Engineers has a long history of managing infrastructure projects and disaster responses.
- The administration is considering canceling some paused projects, but specific details are not yet provided.
- The shutdown impacts about 4,000 federal workers across various government departments.
- Military personnel will continue to work without pay during the shutdown.
