President Biden Highlights Funding for Northeast Corridor Rail Projects, House Republicans Seek to Block California High-Speed Rail Funds, Silicon Valley Subway Project Faces Cost Surge, White House Offers $1.4 Billion Grant for Rail Infrastructure

President Biden highlights $16.4 billion in funding for Amtrak's Northeast Corridor rail projects, aiming to shorten travel times and improve reliability. House Republicans seek to block California high-speed rail funds, while the Silicon Valley Subway project faces a surge in costs. The White House offers a $1.4 billion grant for rail infrastructure upgrades.