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New York, New Jersey Sue Trump Administration, Risking $16 Billion Gateway Tunnel Project Delays

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:39 AM

New York, New Jersey Sue Trump Administration, Risking $16 Billion Gateway Tunnel Project Delays

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New York and New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for freezing $16 billion in federal funding for a new rail tunnel, citing concerns over potential construction shutdowns due to the funding hold.

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