State officials defended the project and said they remain committed to construction, though it’s not clear what funding would replace federal support if it’s withdrawn.

Trump's administration says there is no viable path forward for California's High-Speed Rail project and gave the state until mid-July to respond.

The Trump administration is once again seeking to end federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, following a lengthy review of the state's progress that found "no viable path" to completion.