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New York, New Jersey Sue Trump Administration Over Tunnel Funds

The states of New York and New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to withhold funding for the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel project under the Hudson River. The lawsuit alleges that the administration's actions are politically motivated and violate federal law. The Gateway project is a critical infrastructure initiative that aims to build a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey, replacing the existing century-old tunnel that is in dire need of repairs. The Trump administration has repeatedly refused to provide the necessary federal funding for the project, citing concerns over the project's cost and viability. The lawsuit argues that the administration's decision to withhold funds is an abuse of power and undermines the states' ability to address the region's transportation needs. The lawsuit seeks to compel the administration to restore the previously approved funding and to continue supporting the Gateway project.

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Feb 16, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Says Government Won’t Pay for NJ-NY Tunnel ‘Cost Overruns’

President Donald Trump has stated that the federal government will not cover any cost overruns for the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel project. The White House had previously frozen funding for this project, which is aimed at…

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Trump Says Government Won’t Pay for NJ-NY Tunnel ‘Cost Overruns’

President Donald Trump has stated that the federal government will not cover any cost overruns for the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel project. The White House had previously frozen funding for this project, which…

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Feb 13, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
NY-NJ Tunnel Funds Frozen by Trump Administration to Resume

The Trump administration's decision to withhold federal funds for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project under the Hudson River has been overturned by a judge. The project, which is one of the largest infrastructure…

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Feb 12, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
New York, New Jersey Expect US to Unfreeze Tunnel Funding

The article discusses the ongoing dispute between the states of New York and New Jersey and the Trump administration over federal funding for the Gateway tunnel project under the Hudson River. The attorneys general of…

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Feb 7, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
NY-NJ Tunnel Project Wins Court Order to Block Funds Freeze

A federal court has granted a temporary order to New York and New Jersey, blocking the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal funds for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project under the Hudson River. The…

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Feb 6, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
NY-NJ Gateway Tunnel Project Could Come to a Halt

The $16 billion Hudson River rail-tunnel project, known as the Gateway project, connecting New York City and New Jersey, is facing a potential halt. The Trump administration froze the project's funding last year, and…

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Feb 5, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
NY-NJ River Tunnel Project to Pause After Federal Funding Halt

The New York-New Jersey rail tunnel project, a critical infrastructure initiative, is facing a temporary pause due to the federal government's decision to halt funding. The project, which aims to modernize and expand…

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Feb 4, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
New York, New Jersey Sue Trump Administration Over Tunnel Funds

The states of New York and New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to withhold funding for the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel project under the Hudson River. The lawsuit…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 16, 2026

President Donald Trump has stated that the federal government will not cover any cost overruns for the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnel project. The White House had previously frozen funding for this project, which is aimed at…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 13, 2026

The Trump administration's decision to withhold federal funds for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project under the Hudson River has been overturned by a judge. The project, which is one of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 12, 2026

The article discusses the ongoing dispute between the states of New York and New Jersey and the Trump administration over federal funding for the Gateway tunnel project under the Hudson River. The attorneys general of the two states expect…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 7, 2026

A federal court has granted a temporary order to New York and New Jersey, blocking the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal funds for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project under the Hudson River. The Gateway project, a crucial…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 6, 2026

The $16 billion Hudson River rail-tunnel project, known as the Gateway project, connecting New York City and New Jersey, is facing a potential halt. The Trump administration froze the project's funding last year, and the case has now gone…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergFeb 5, 2026

The New York-New Jersey rail tunnel project, a critical infrastructure initiative, is facing a temporary pause due to the federal government's decision to halt funding. The project, which aims to modernize and expand the existing rail…

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