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Judge Reverses Hudson Tunnel Funding Freeze | US News
A federal judge just overturned the Trump-era freeze on $16 billion for the Hudson Tunnel Project, declaring the Transportation Department’s suspension illegal for bypassing proper federal procedures. The administration’s claim of reviewing diversity compliance crumbled under scrutiny, with the judge noting former President Trump openly labeled the project “pretty much dead” — hinting at political motives. New York and New Jersey, who sued to restore funding, hailed the ruling as a major win, with 1,000 jobs reinstated and construction resuming. While the freeze is lifted, the department…
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