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Trump administration admits grants, including to Minnesota Power, were canceled over politics

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In court filings, a Department of Energy attorney said the criteria for canceling grants in October 2025 were “based solely” on whether the projects were planned in Democratic states.

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    In court filings, a Department of Energy attorney said the criteria for canceling grants in October 2025 were “based solely” on whether the projects were planned in Democratic states.

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