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Trump Admin Threatens to Withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over Foreigner CDLs

Pennsylvania became the second state to face federal transportation funding cuts after allegedly issuing illegal commercial licenses.
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Trump Admin Threatens to Withhold $75M from Pennsylvania over Foreigner CDLs
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces actions against states for failing to enforce English language requirements for commercial drivers, during a press conference at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, on Aug. 26, 2025. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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Pennsylvania became the second state to face losing millions in transportation funds after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday he found the state violated federal safety regulations by issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to foreigners.

The U.S. Department of Transportation will withhold nearly $75 million from Pennsylvania if the state does not immediately revoke CDLs issued to foreign nationals and “correct dangerous failures” identified in its CDL program.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.