Tracking Tool Shows $177 Billion in Federal Grant Disruptions Across All States
Since President Donald Trump's second term began, up to $177 billion in federal grants have been cut, frozen, eliminated, or delayed across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a tracking tool called Lost Funds. Developed by the States United Democracy Center and Grant Witness, the tool highlights disruptions in areas such as health, nutrition, environment, and disaster relief. States like California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina experienced the largest funding interruptions. The database allows public access to detailed grant information by state and program.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 60/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 16 Sept, 10:58 am. Other outlets followed.
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