Trump administration to release Second Avenue subway funding after MTA lawsuit

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by Ryan Mancini
April 17, 2026
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The Trump administration will release federal funding for the MTA's Second Avenue subway project after a lawsuit.

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The Trump administration agreed to release federal funding for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Second Avenue subway extension project. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by the MTA to restore the funding. President Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reached this agreement, as confirmed by a Department of Transportation (DOT) spokesperson. The release of these funds will allow the MTA to proceed with the critical infrastructure project.

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The Trump administration agreed to release federal funding for the project following a lawsuit filed by the MTA.

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