The Trump administration has put a hold on $18 billion allocated for various infrastructure projects in New York City, including significant initiatives like the Second Avenue Subway and the Hudson Tunnel. This decision is primarily driven by concerns over the use of funding related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has stated that they are investigating whether the funds were tied to illegal DEI practices. The freeze affects several key projects in a city represented by prominent Democratic leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.