Trump halts $18 billion in NYC infrastructure funding amid political tensions
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President Trump has frozen $18 billion in infrastructure funding for New York City, including major projects like the Hudson River rail tunnel and Second Avenue subway, as part of a broader government shutdown and political dispute with Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries. The move has been criticized by New York officials and is linked to claims of unconstitutional practices, with ongoing tensions over federal funding and political influence.
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