- A federal judge has overturned Donald Trump's freeze on $16bn in funds for the Gateway Project, a crucial rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey, as reported by The Guardian US.
- The project aims to build a new commuter rail tunnel under the Hudson River and repair a century-old tunnel used by over 200,000 travelers and 425 trains daily, according to the Gateway Project's plans.
- Trump allegedly sought to rename major travel landmarks, including Dulles airport and Penn Station, after himself in exchange for continued funding, sparking concerns over the president's motivations and potential conflicts of interest.
JUSTICE MATTERS
The Guardian US and New York Times cover the same story with differing focus, as The Guardian US mentions "reports that the US president wants major travel landmarks named after him in return for continued investment", while the New York Times simply states that "nearly all of the work had stopped" without referencing the president's alleged demands. In contrast, PBS NewsHour does not cover the Gateway Tunnel Project at all, instead focusing on a separate story about visa processing, thus obscuring the context of the tunnel project's funding dispute. The Guardian US's use of direct language, such as "President reportedly wanted Dulles airport and Penn Station to be renamed after him", is also distinct from the New York Times' more neutral tone.
Cross-referenced with: New York Times, PBS NewsHour
EPSTEIN FILES NOTE
Donald Trump appeared in flight logs, black book, emails, and photos released by the DOJ.
