After Trump Pulls Funding, Work Continues on N.Y. Area Transit Projects

Two of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the United States were still moving forward this week despite the battles over a government shutdown surrounding them.

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Trump Uses Shutdown to Maximize Pain for Democrats and Move Forward With Layoffs

The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs, as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify.

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Trump Administration to Withhold $18 Billion for N.Y.C. Infrastructure

The transportation secretary said previously awarded funds for two major projects, the expansion of the Second Avenue subway and the construction of train tunnels under the Hudson River, would not be distributed.

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The Subway Had Its Safest Summer in Years. The White House Shrugged.

The U.S. Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, has called the subway crime-ridden, but Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said her message to him was, “We’ve got this.”

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Trump Tried to Kill the Infrastructure Law. Now He’s Getting Credit for Its Projects.

Signs bearing President Trump’s name have gone up at major construction projects financed by the 2021 law, which he strenuously opposed ahead of its passage.

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Trump Administration Drops Biden Plan for Flight Delay Compensation

The Trump administration said it will withdraw former President Biden’s plan to require airlines to compensate passengers for carrier-caused disruptions.

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Transportation Dept. Cancels $679 Million for Offshore Wind Projects

The Trump administration’s campaign against wind power continued as it targeted funding for marine terminals and ports to support development of the industry.

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Trump Administration Will Take Control of Union Station in D.C., Duffy Says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that his department, which owns Union Station, will assume control of the train hub from the nonprofit that has been controlling it.

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Trump Enlists More Agencies in His Crackdown on Washington, D.C.

The president ordered the federal transportation and housing departments to examine whether city officials and some landlords are following public safety rules.

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Trump Enlists More Agencies in His Crackdown on Washington, D.C.

The president ordered the federal transportation and housing departments to examine whether city officials and some landlords are following public safety rules.

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