Politics Nov 14 Court blocks new Transportation Department rules targeting immigrant commercial drivers By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Nation Nov 13 Flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work, FAA says The 6% limit will stay in place while officials assess whether the air traffic system can safely return to normal operations, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Nation Nov 10 Even after the government shutdown ends, U.S. flight cancellations are expected to drag on The Senate took a first step toward ending the shutdown Sunday, but final passage could still be several days away. By Josh Funk, Ken Sweet, Associated Press
Nation Nov 06 Here’s a list of airports that will have to reduce flights during the government shutdown The cuts will start to take effect on Friday. By Associated Press
Nation Nov 04 Duffy predicts ‘mass chaos’ in skies if shutdown continues into next week Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Oct 30 WATCH: Duffy warns of holiday travel disruptions if shutdown doesn’t end soon By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held a closed-door meeting at the White House on Thursday with aviation officials about the impact of the federal government shutdown. Continue reading
Oct 24 WATCH: Duffy and air traffic controller union head hold briefing on effect of federal shutdown By Josh Funk, Associated Press The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights at times and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Duffy says states must withdraw commercial driver licenses from foreigners who overstay visas By Josh Funk, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 29 Trump administration cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects By Matthew Daly, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Duffy says department taking control of Union Station, extends Trump’s control of Washington By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Duffy made the announcement Wednesday as he joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of a new high-speed train. Continue reading