Politics Oct 24 WATCH: Duffy and air traffic controller union head hold briefing on effect of federal shutdown By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Sep 26 WATCH: Duffy says states must withdraw commercial driver licenses from foreigners who overstay visas The Transportation Department will immediately tighten up the requirements for noncitizens to get commercial drivers' licenses after three fatal crashes this year that officials say were caused by immigrant truck drivers who never should have received licenses. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Politics Aug 29 Trump administration cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Politics Aug 27 WATCH: Duffy says department taking control of Union Station, extends Trump’s control of Washington Duffy made the announcement Wednesday as he joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of a new high-speed train. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Aug 26 WATCH: Duffy threatens funding penalties for 3 states if English language rules for truckers aren’t enforced California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Aug 05 WATCH: U.S. government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances By Josh Funk, Associated Press The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult. Continue reading
Jun 20 Judge rules Trump administration can’t require states to help on immigration to get transportation money By Michael Casey, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Twenty states sued after they said Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to cut off funding to states that refused to comply with President Donald Trump's immigration agenda. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Air traffic control system must be overhauled to prevent problems like Newark airport, Duffy says By Josh Funk, Associated Press Duffy provided an update Wednesday on the repairs and staffing efforts that are underway to help eliminate the problems affecting Newark Liberty International Airport. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: FAA official confirms hotline between military, air traffic controllers in Washington hasn’t worked for more than 3 years By Josh Funk, Associated Press The Federal Aviation Administration official in charge of air traffic controllers, Frank McIntosh, confirmed the agency didn't even know the hotline hadn't been working since March 2022 until after the latest near miss. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Duffy reveals air traffic control overhaul amid high-profile crashes, delays By Josh Funk, John Seewer, Associated Press The Trump administration has proposed a major overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system in the wake of recent deadly plane crashes and technical failures. Continue reading