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Oct 14, 2025 The Trump administration canceled far more federal funds in Democratic districts than in Republican districts Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The pattern suggested partisan use of federal spending power, turning shutdown-era funding decisions into a tool of political punishment.
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- Trump administration freezes funds in Democrat-led districts — The Trump administration has frozen or canceled over $27 billion in federal funds for projects in Democrat-led districts since the government shutdown began, compared to less than $750 million in Republican-led
- Trump Administration Cancels Funds for Democratic Districts — The Trump administration has reportedly canceled over $27.24 billion in funds for Democratic districts and states while cutting $738.7 million from Republican districts.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 39 – 2025-10-11–2025-10-17
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Mar 19, 2025 President Trump signed an executive order directing the dismantling of the Department of Education Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order sought to shrink a congressionally created department through executive action, testing limits on presidential control over federal institutions.
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Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Trump signed executive order to dismantle Department of Education — Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, which was established by Congress.
- Trump orders dismantling of the US Department of Education — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education, raising concerns about the management of student debt.
- Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education — On March 19, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S.
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Week 9 – 2025-03-15–2025-03-21
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