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Trump Freezes $2.1B in Transit Funds Over “Race-Based Contracting”
Trump halts $2.1B in Chicago rail funds. Bitcoin powers past $120K. Markets shrug off shutdown. 7 dividend growers quietly crush the S&P.
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The Trump administration has just hit pause on over $2 billion in Chicago infrastructure funds—citing concerns about “race-based contracting.” At the same time, markets seem immune to D.C. dysfunction. Bitcoin is roaring past $120,000. Dividend investors are cashing in on a select group of stocks that are quietly outperforming the S&P 500. And despite government shutdown threats, Wall Street is looking the other way.
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Trump Admin Blocks Billions in Chicago Transit Funding, Citing “Race-Based Contracting”
The Trump administration froze $2.1 billion for the Red Line Extension and Red/Purple Line modernization in Chicago. OMB Director Russell Vought says it's to ensure no funding flows through “race-based” contracting. The political and financial fallout could be huge.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $120,000 as Investors Look Ahead to Rate Cuts
Bitcoin just broke through the $120K mark—again. With Fed rate cuts looming, crypto bulls are jumping in. What does this mean for BTC, ETH, and other altcoins this week?
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Does the Stock Market Even Care About a Government Shutdown?
Shutdowns used to shake markets. Not anymore. Here's why Wall Street is yawning through the political chaos—and what could actually move the needle for investors.
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