
Hudson Tunnel and Subway Projects Struck by Funding Freeze Amid Shutdown
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 8:25 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
White House Budget Director Russ Vought announced a hold on $18 billion for New York's Hudson Tunnel and Second Avenue subway projects, due to worker furloughs linked to a government shutdown. The administration cited a belief that funding was tied to unconstitutional diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.