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FBI, EPA, and Treasury told Citibank to freeze funds as Trump administration tries to claw back climate money


Published on 2025-03-13 14:02:21 - TechCrunch
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  • The accounts were frozen in February, but documents filed today make public details which had previously been unknown.

The article from TechCrunch, published on March 13, 2025, discusses how the FBI, EPA, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have instructed Citibank to freeze certain funds as part of an effort by the Trump administration to reclaim money allocated for climate initiatives. This move comes amidst ongoing political and legal battles over environmental funding, with the administration arguing that these funds were improperly allocated or misused. The directive has sparked controversy, with critics claiming it's an attempt to undermine climate action efforts, while supporters see it as a necessary step to ensure fiscal responsibility and proper use of taxpayer money. The situation has led to a complex legal landscape, with potential implications for future environmental policy and funding.

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[ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/13/fbi-epa-and-treasury-told-citibank-to-freeze-funds-as-trump-administration-tries-to-claw-back-climate-money/ ]