The blame game continues between Democrats and Republicans on day one of a government shutdown. Photo: AP PHOTO

US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday froze $US26 billion ($A40 billion) for Democratic-leaning states, following through on a threat to use the government shutdown to target Democratic priorities.

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The targeted programs included $US18 billion ($A27 billion) for transit projects in New York, home to Congress's top two Democrats, and $US8 billion ($A12 billion) for green-energy projects in 16 Democratic-run states, including California and Illinois.

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