Los Angeles, United States, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - California to sue Trump govt over axed high-speed rail funds

NAMPA / AFP

2025-07-18

California will sue President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to cancel billions of dollars in federal funding for the construction of a long-delayed high-speed rail line, the state's governor said Thursday. "Trump's termination of federal grants for California high-speed rail reeks of politics. It's yet another political stunt to punish California," Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement. "We're suing to stop Trump from derai......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Yangon, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - Myanmar junta offers cash rewards to anti-coup defectors

2025-07-18 08:02:41

Washington, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - Trump threatens to sue WSJ, Murdoch over story on alleged 2003 letter to Epstein

2025-07-18 08:02:39

Washington, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - US Congress approves $9 bn in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public media

2025-07-18 07:30:14

Washington, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - US Congress approves $9 bn in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public media

2025-07-18 07:00:38

Washington, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - US designates group blamed for Kashmir attack as terrorists

2025-07-18 06:30:48

Kangema, Kenya, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - 'Tears of bitterness': funeral of Kenya hawker killed in rally

2025-07-18 06:30:40

Hong Kong, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - Asian markets on course to end week on a positive note

2025-07-18 05:31:56

Sweida, Syria, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - Syria troops quit Druze heartland after violence leaves nearly 600 dead

2025-07-18 05:00:17

Washington, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - Trump threatens to sue WSJ over story on alleged 2003 letter to Epstein

2025-07-18 05:00:16

Brasília, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - Brazil's Lula calls Trump's tariff threat 'unacceptable blackmail'

2025-07-18 04:01:55

Washington, July 18, 2025 (AFP) - What to know about Trump's effort to oust Fed Chair Powell

2025-07-18 04:01:53

Latest NAMPA photos

OSHAKATI, 09 July 2025 - Newly appointed governor Hofni Iipinge and former governor Elia Irimari during the welcoming ceremony of the governor on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 08 July 2025 - T12 female sprinter, Ndapewa iipinge and guide Filipus Kotokeni while in action dureing the final of the 100 metres race and the Veneta Stadium during the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region Five Youth Games in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 09 July 2025 - T12 female sprinter, Ndapewa iipinge and guide Filipus Kotokeni while in action dureing the final of the 100 metres race and the Veneta Stadium during the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region Five Youth Games in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 09 July 2025 – One of the Namibian swimmers pictured ahead of a race during the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region Five Games, at the Cube swimming centre in Swakopmund. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Indian community in Namibia welcoming India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Namibia on Wednesday for a one-day state visit. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Namibia on Wednesday for a one-day state visit. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

NAMPA

RUNDU, 08 July 2025 - The Chief Executive Officer of the Rundu Town Council, Olavi Nathael. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA