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Trump Freezes NYC Transit Funds Amid Government Shutdown

10/18/2025

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The Trump administration has frozen funding for New York City's Gateway project and the Second Avenue Subway extension during a government shutdown.
The move appears aimed at pressuring Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
Trump's new regulatory-review process complicates compliance with federal diversity mandates requiring 10% of subcontracted work be awarded to disadvantaged businesses.
Critics say the policy increases bureaucracy and undermines development.

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Story summary

The Trump administration has frozen funding for New York City's Gateway project and the Second Avenue Subway extension during a government shutdown.
The move appears aimed at pressuring Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
Trump's new regulatory-review process complicates compliance with federal diversity mandates requiring 10% of subcontracted work be awarded to disadvantaged businesses.
Critics say the policy increases bureaucracy and undermines development.