Congress is poised to pass a Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 billion cut to the District’s local budget, a move that has been catching members of

Metro could lose over $200 million in funding from D.C. if Congress forces the District to cut spending of the city’s own funds. As the Friday deadline for a federal spending deal approaches, Metro is watching closely because the transit agency could be directly affected.