President Joe Biden announced $16.4 billion in funding for passenger rail projects in Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, as part of his economic platform. The funding, provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will be used to rebuild tunnels and bridges, upgrade tracks and power systems, and improve travel times. The White House branded the event as remarks on "Bidenomics," though the president did not mention the term by name. However, the branding has sparked confusion and pushback from Democratic operatives, politicians, and voters who struggle to define what Bidenomics means.

In addition to the funding for the Northeast Corridor, Connecticut also received a significant investment of $2 billion for rail projects. The funding will be used for bridge work, track improvements, power systems, and signal substation upgrades. The largest portion of the funding, $826 million, will go towards replacing the 120-year-old Connecticut River Bridge. The announcement comes as Amtrak is facing steep cuts in funding for the northeast corridor.

These investments in infrastructure are part of President Biden's efforts to rebuild and modernize America's transportation systems. However, the branding of Bidenomics seems to be causing confusion among voters, who are not clear on what it means and how it will impact their daily lives. Despite the confusion, the government is pushing forward with these projects, aiming to improve the country's infrastructure from the middle out and the bottom up.