New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who sued to block the tolls, is among some Democrats rejoicing at Trump’s decision. On Trump’s inauguration day, the governor sent a letter to the new president echoing Trump’s own criticism of congestion pricing as a “disaster.”

Gov. Kathy Hochul insisted that the cameras crucial to the toll structure will remain in operation. "The cameras are staying on," she said.

Also today: New Jersey commuters reach a breaking point, and Airbnb billionaire offers pre-fab homes for fire victims.