'No more payments': Trump announces halt of federal funding to Dem-controlled cities

President Donald Trump made the stunning announcement Wednesday that he would halt all federal funding to what he called “sanctuary cities,” cities like New York City, New York, often criticized by Republicans for not adequately cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, and all controlled by Democratic leaders.

“EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY FIRST, NO MORE PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STATES FOR THEIR CORRUPT CRIMINAL PROTECTION CENTERS KNOWN AS SANCTUARY CITIES,” Trump...