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The Trump administration’s decision to halt funding for America’s federal EV charging program is throwing states into disarray and causing uncertainty for the country’s EV future. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how states and Congress are reacting to Trump’s pause.
James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.
Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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