Since the beginning of 2025, the U.S. government has withheld billions in funds for various rail projects across the country. For instance, in July, the Trump Administration blocked $4 billion in funding for the California high-speed rail project .

Now, the U.S. government is again holding billions of dollars hostage for a transport upgrade that people in NYC are desperate for.

According to a New York Times article , the Trump Administration announced Wednesday that funds for two of the country's largest infrastructure projects will be withheld. This equals $18 billion in federal funds, which had previously been awarded to NYC.

U.S. Government Blocks Billions In Funds For Gateway Project

The Trump Administration recently announced an $18 billion funding freeze, which will impact th

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