A recent ruling by a U.S. judge has allowed the restoration of funding for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project connecting New York and New Jersey. However, the Trump administration is appealing this decision, leading to a complex legal battle over federal funds that remain frozen. Amid this controversy, President Trump has reportedly linked the release of the funds to his desire for Dulles Airport and Penn Station to be renamed after him, a proposal met with skepticism and pushback from officials like Senator Chuck Schumer. While labor advocates continue to rally for the unfreezing of funds to support laid-off workers and stalled construction, the standoff highlights the intersection of infrastructure funding and personal branding in political negotiations.