President Trump's Alleged Renaming Proposal Sparks Controversy Amid Infrastructure Funding Dispute
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has publicly refuted President Donald Trump's claim that Schumer suggested renaming New York's Penn Station and Washington, D.C.'s Dulles International Airport after the president. This claim was made by Trump during a press interaction, where he stated that the renaming was proposed in exchange for funding the Gateway Program in New York. Schumer responded on social media, labeling the claim as an 'absolute lie.' The controversy arises amidst a backdrop of halted infrastructure projects, notably the Hudson Tunnel Project, which has been paused due to withheld federal funding. The Gateway Development Commission, responsible for the project, has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging breach of contract. The suspension of the project, primarily funded by federal grants, is expected to result in the loss of nearly 1,000 jobs. 
