# Grants Cancelled for Political Reasons | Colorado Springs News

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Podcast: [Colorado Springs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-springs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559285)
Published: 2026-07-25T01:11:54+00:00
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Federal green energy grants canceled last year were secretly picked based on state politics—specifically, whether they were in blue states that backed Kamala Harris. With 284 grants axed, nearly all in Democratic-leaning states, the Department of Energy admitted in court that political affiliation, not project merit, was the sole deciding factor. This contradicts earlier claims that funding decisions were based on technical criteria. Critics call it an abuse of power, arguing jobs and families were sacrificed for political gain, while the administration tries to distance itself from the political timing without denying the political motive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c488e9bda5cec579

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