The Trump administration’s plans to lay off thousands of federal workers and freeze federal grants during the government shutdown are getting pushback from some congressional Republicans.

The moves would harm projects and constituents in a number of GOP-held districts, and some Republicans worry that using the shutdown as a spending-slashing opportunity could backfire on Republicans as they aim to put the blame for the shutdown squarely on Democrats.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) voiced opposition to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought’s move on Wednesday — the first day of the funding lapse — to pause federal funding for tunnel and subway infrastructure projects in New York City.

The move was seen as a jab against Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer in the Senate and Hakee

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