The Trump administration has withheld $18 billion in federal funds for two major infrastructure projects in New York City, including the Second Avenue subway and Hudson River tunnels. The move appears to be an attempt to pressure Democrats amid a government shutdown. Federal funding for transit projects nationwide could now be at risk.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/nyregion/trump-nyc-subway-gateway-infrastructure-funding.html