Group 1 - The Trump administration has reallocated $2.4 billion from California's high-speed rail project to a new $5 billion program aimed at enhancing passenger rail services nationwide [1][4] - The new rail funding program prioritizes safety and focuses on regions with higher birth and marriage rates, omitting climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations [2][3] - The majority of the new program's funding comes from the $4 billion previously withdrawn from California's high-speed rail project, with additional funds from last year's announcement and this year's budget [4] Group 2 - California Governor Gavin Newsom remains committed to the state's transportation goals despite the funding setbacks, including the decision not to offer incentives on electric vehicles after the federal credit deadline [6] - California officials plan to legally challenge the Trump administration's decision to redistribute funds, continuing their fight over the withdrawal of federal rail project funding [7]
Trump Admin To Redirect $2.4 Billion From California's High-Speed Rail Project To National Rail Program - General Motors (NYSE:GM)