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Judge Orders Funding Unfreeze for $16B Gateway Project

2/10/2026

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Judge Orders Funding

The Gateway Program, a $16 billion project to build a rail tunnel and rehabilitate tunnels linking New Jersey and New York City to accommodate over 200,000 commuters, faces delays after a funding freeze by U.S. President Donald Trump.
A federal judge ordered the administration to unfreeze funds, citing irreparable harm to region's economy and jobs.
The Trump administration has appealed the ruling, while officials say the freeze is politically motivated.

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Trump Freezes Funding

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration initiated a funding freeze that reduced federal research grants at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by 17% since his second term began.
Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin said 375 fewer grants were awarded in 2025, totaling a $27 million loss.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized the denial of disaster relief funds for storm-affected areas as politically motivated and harmful to vulnerable families.

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Judge Orders Funding

The Gateway Program, a $16 billion project to build a rail tunnel and rehabilitate tunnels linking New Jersey and New York City to accommodate over 200,000 commuters, faces delays after a funding freeze by U.S. President Donald Trump.
A federal judge ordered the administration to unfreeze funds, citing irreparable harm to region's economy and jobs.
The Trump administration has appealed the ruling, while officials say the freeze is politically motivated.

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