Trump Taking Funds from NY During Shutdown

Trump to withhold billions of dollars from Gateway tunnel and Second Ave. subway projects – Politico
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The Trump administration is planning to withhold billions of dollars from one of the nation’s largest public works projects in direct retaliation for the government shutdown, which Republicans are blaming on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and fellow Democrats.

White House budget director Russell Vought said Wednesday the administration is withholding “roughly $18 billion” from New York City infrastructure projects because of “unconstitutional DEI principles.” He specifically cited funding for the massive bistate Gateway Program, which includes a new train tunnel under the Hudson River to connect New York and New Jersey, and New York City’s Second Avenue Subway line.

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