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PoliticalJune 4, 2026

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Allocate $700 Million to Coal Plants Across 10 States

President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to allocate $700 million to prevent the closure of 13-14 coal-fired power plants in at least 10 states, including Maryland, Alaska, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Indiana, Tennessee, and Arizona. The move repurposes funds originally allocated for the Green New Deal, with critics arguing it prioritizes polluters over environmental concerns.

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