The Department of Transportation (DOT) is halting funding for two of New York City’s biggest infrastructure projects — the Hudson Tunnel and the Second Avenue Subway — freezing nearly $18 billion in federal money.

Vice President JD Vance pressed on the impact of funding cuts to New York City, defended Republicans’ approach to the shutdown.

"We want to do everything that we can to help the American people. But when the Democrats shut down the government, we have to actually do a little triage to make sure the most critical and most essential services are provided," Vance told reporters at the White House.

A source familiar with the matter, speaking on background to Fox News Digital, said the DOT will release more details but confirmed the suspension is tied to the shutdown, which has f

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