
California's High-Speed Rail Dream: Hurdles and Hope
Published on: Aug. 27, 2025, 4:46 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Transportation Department is cutting $175 million in funding for California's high-speed rail project, exacerbating a prolonged struggle in linking Los Angeles and San Francisco. The cancellation reflects a broader political clash between President Trump and Governor Newsom over various state and federal issues.