'Nonsensical': Gov. Sherrill says Trump is going after workers by holding up tunnel funds
MSNBC·2026-02-09 13:58
THE FUNDS FOR THAT PROJECT WERE FROZEN BACK IN THE FALL AFTER ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS SAID THEY NEEDED TO REVIEW CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES, INCLUDING WEATHER POLICIES COMPILED WITH NEW RESTRICTIONS ON DEI INITIATIVES. NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY SUED TO RESTORE THE FUNDING, ARGUING THE FREEZE WAS UNLAWFUL AND THREATENED TO HALT CONSTRUCTION ON A CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT. U .S.DISTRICT JUDGE HAS GRANTED A TEMPORARY ORDER REQUIRING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO RELEASE THE MONEY WHILE THE CASE MOVES FORW ...