White House to Review Possible Aid Cuts to Portland

President Donald Trump has asked for a review of federal funds allocated to Portland, Oregon, amid a rash of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) there.  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a press briefing on Oct. 3 that federal funds could be cut off to the Democrat-run city.  “I just spoke with the president about this, and he has directed his team here at the White House to begin reviewing aid that can potentially be cut in Portland,” she said. “We will not fund states that allow anarchy.” Leavitt said that local police have been “restricted from responding or cooperating at all with federal authorities,” calling it “completely absurd.”...