Yambo said yesterday that he would weaponize a government shutdown against Democrats by having White House budget director Russell Vought, slash “things they like.” So here we go. Via the New Republic:

The shutdown came overnight, and on Wednesday morning, Vought announced plans to freeze funds appropriated toward infrastructure projects in the state represented by the two top-ranking congressional Democrats.

On X, Vought said that “roughly $18 billion in New York City infrastructure projects have been put on hold,” specifically naming the Hudson Tunnel Project and Second Avenue Subway.

The Hudson Tunnel Project is a plan to construct new and improved rail tunnels connecting New York City and New Jersey, expanding service along the country’s busiest rail route. The Second Avenue Subway

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